Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - 60%
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - 60%
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Job Description
The Department of Nursing intends to hire for one position at either the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I classification requisition # or Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II classification requisition # based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) unit is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients families and multi disciplinary team.
- Participates in planning patient care appropriate for patients condition and age.
- Documents patient behavior in a factual legible manner and identifies material to report to the registered nurse.
- Maintains patients safety and security by providing physical care and assistance; follows Standard precaution.
- Provides supervision of patients during activities.
Identifies potential crisis situations reports to the registered nurse and intervenes. - Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing toileting feeding dressing grooming and oral care for patients.
- Take temperature pulse and blood pressure.
- Clean equipment patient bedside area and nursing unit.
- Set up rooms for patient admission.
- Transport patients by bed cart or wheelchair.
- Transport equipment specimens and supplies.
- Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit.
- Perform basic CPR as required.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
Aptitudes required in order to perform responsibilities:
- Work in an environment with conflicting demands and/or priorities and rushed and/or urgent timelines.
- Manage multiple assignments and provide quick reaction and immediate response to emergencies.
- Maintain attention to detail over extended period of time and continually be aware of variations in changing situations.
- Strong communication skills and a tolerance for an active work environment with potential for negative behavior.
- Work well with all levels and types of people.
Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule:24 hours per week 0700-1530 Monday Wednesday and Fridays (schedule may change to accommodate the holidays changes in ECT schedule). No weekends and no holidays.
Location:John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)
Merit Pay Plan: Highlights:
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read write and follow instructions
Desirable Qualification:
- Experience defusing volatile situations
- Be a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Have strong written communication skills with experience providing customer service relations
- Previous patient care experience in a Mental Health setting is highly desired
Please attach a resume as part of the application process in order to be considered for this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of10calendar 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 Lindsey Fudge at
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Employment Type
Part-Time
