Staff Nurse -Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (University Campus) - 90% Days
Staff Nurse -Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (University Campus) - 90% Days
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Sign-on incentive:Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12500 based on experience.
The Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a new state-of-the-art observation unit serving adolescents experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The Adolescent CSU can serve up to 5 patients at a time in an open therapeutic milieu. The CSUfosters a collaborative inter-professional environment that supports all aspects of nursing practice allowing you to deliver high-quality care using the most advanced technologies paired with the latest advancements in nursing.Members of the interdisciplinary treatment team are prepared to manage patients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and in need of immediate around-the-clock care and observation. The units open concept features a large central room with comfortable reclining chairs rather than traditional hospital beds. Spaces for individual therapy are located immediately adjacent to the central living space.The unit provides other homelike touches for a more therapeutic milieu such as TVs music and web access for patients. Read more.
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) to assess patients nursing care needs evaluate effectiveness of care provided and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Percent of Time: 90% - 36 hours per week
Schedule: Day Shifts. Holidays that land on the weekend or weekday would be included
Location:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
SEIU Pay Plan: Differentials:Shift differentials for evening night and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $3000.00 per year
Benefits Highlights:Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. more information about Why Iowaclickhere
Education Required:
- An Associates Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing is required.
- OR;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.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of six months adult inpatient nursing experience or recent internship on an adult inpatient unit
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients families colleagues and student-learners.
- General proficiency with computers
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous nursing experience working with behavioral health patient population.
- 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.
- 2 years of previous RN experience in a Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital UnitOREmergency Psychiatric Medicine experience.
- Adaptability to the unknown.
- Interest in creative problem solving for unique clinical care challenges.
- Ability to complete tasks autonomously and problem solve independently.
- Experience utilizing electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information please contact Katie McVay at .Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
