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Staff Nurse - Neuropsychiatric Unit (2JPW) 50% Nights

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The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 7 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Staff Nurse - Neuropsychiatric Unit (2JPW) 50% Nights 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States New 📁 Nursing 📅    14 hours ago Post Date 📅    26003355 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) 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 University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Percent of Time:
50% - 20 hours per week
Schedule:
Night shift (between the hours of 1900 and 0730). Every other weekend and holiday coverage.
Location:
University Campus SEIU Pay Plan:
https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Pay Differentials:
Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $10,000 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.
https:
//hr.uiowa.edu/benefits Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required An Associate's 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 Master's 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 Tolerance for active work environment with potential for violence and/or negative behavior is 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 mental health or healthcare experience is desirable Knowledge of University policies and procedures is desired Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher@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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information Classification Title:
Staff Nurse Appointment Type:
SEIU Schedule:
Part-time Work Modality Options:
On Campus Compensation Pay Level:
52
Contact Information Organization:
Healthcare Contact Name:
Maggie Fraher Contact Email:
Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu