University of Iowa
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Neuropsychiatric Unit (2JPW) - 50%
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
The Neuropsychiatry unit intends to hire for one position at either the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I classification, requisition # 25006051, or Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II, requisition #25002939, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing 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
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families and multi disciplinary team.
Participates in planning patient care appropriate for patient's 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
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.
Neuropsychiatric Unit (2 JPW)
2JPW is a 22-bed unit that provides care for patients with general psychiatric conditions, with a particular emphasis on thought disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other psychoses. 2JPW also provides specialized services for patients with an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental illness with challenging behaviors.
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule:
20 per week day shift between the hours of 0700-1930, every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Location:
John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)
Merit Pay Plan:
https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
For more information about Why Iowa?,click here
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. 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 Lindsey-Fudge@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst I
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
Pay Level: 4
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge
Contact Email: lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing 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
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families and multi disciplinary team.
Participates in planning patient care appropriate for patient's 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
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.
Neuropsychiatric Unit (2 JPW)
2JPW is a 22-bed unit that provides care for patients with general psychiatric conditions, with a particular emphasis on thought disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other psychoses. 2JPW also provides specialized services for patients with an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental illness with challenging behaviors.
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule:
20 per week day shift between the hours of 0700-1930, every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Location:
John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)
Merit Pay Plan:
https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
For more information about Why Iowa?,click here
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. 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 Lindsey-Fudge@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Psychiatric Nursing Asst I
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
Pay Level: 4
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge
Contact Email: lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr