Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatric Unit (7RC) - 60% WEO Nights
Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatric Unit (7RC) - 60% WEO Nights
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Job Description
Sign-on incentive:Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12500 based on experience
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Adult Psychiatry unit (7RC) to assess patients nursing care needs evaluate effectiveness of care provided and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:
- Applies nursing theory to the assessment diagnosis treatment and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
- Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
- Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
- Develops patient care plan based on patient condition age and psychological educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
- Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses
- Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
- Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
- Develops coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
- Implements nursing interventions according to department division and/or unit policies procedures and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions
7RCP is separated into a 12-bed mood disorder unit and a 13-bed general adult psychiatry unit. We utilize an evidence-based patient-centered interdisciplinary approach with contributions from physicians psychologists advanced practice providers master-level therapists nurses social workers dieticians occupational and recreational therapists all striving to work collaboratively with patients and families to provide the best possible care. 7RCP features a new and collaborative position Behavioral Health Consultant with a goal to elevate the patient and team outcomes. Evidence-based therapeutic modalities utilized on the unit include dialectical behavior therapy cognitive behavior therapy and trauma-informed care.
Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule:24hours per week Weekend Option Night Shift
Location: 7 Roy Carver (7RC)
SEIU Pay Plan: Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disabilityinsurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowaclickhere
Education Required
An Associates Degree in Nursing a Diploma in Nursing a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP) MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN MA) is required.
Experience Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills are required.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
Previous RN inpatient experience or recent internship on an inpatient unit
Please attach a resume as part of the application openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.For questions regarding this position please contact Lindsey Fudge at
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
- Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
