Staff Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry (2JPE) 60 WEO DaysNights
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Job Summary
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 Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (2JPE) 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
Geriatric Psychiatry (2 JPE)
John Pappajohn Pavillion (2 JPE) is a 14-bed inpatient unit dedicated to geriatric and adult psychiatric services. This unit patient population includes dementia depression anxiety Parkinsons and Huntingtons. Services provided include medication management assistance with daily activities occupational therapy recreational therapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule:24hours per week Weekend Option Days/Nights
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
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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 of7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has questions regarding this position please contact Maggie Fraher 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
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The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
