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Psychiatric Nursing Asst II - Behavioral Health Float Pool 50%
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$38,622 / year median in Iowa
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Psychiatric Nursing Asst II - Behavioral Health Float Pool 50% ๐ Iowa City, Iowa, United States New ๐ Nursing ๐ ๎ค ๎ธ ๎ 9 hours ago Post Date ๐ ๎ค ๎ธ ๎ 26005109 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts The University of Iowa Health Care of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II 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 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 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:
50%
Schedule:
20 hours per week
Location:
John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)
Rotations:
Rotating shifts. every other weekend, rotating holidays
Merit Pay Plan:
https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Benefits Highlights:
โข Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
โข Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
One year experience as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I or in a like position. Satisfactory completion of the established Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Training Program or an equivalent program.
Application Process:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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. For questions or additional information, please contact Maggie Fraher at maggie-fraher@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information Classification Title:
Psychiatric Nursing Asst II Appointment Type:
Merit Schedule:
Part-time Work Modality Options:
On Campus Compensation Pay Level:
07
Contact Information Organization:
Healthcare Contact Name:
Maggie Fraher Contact Email:
maggie-fraher@uiowa.edu
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance