Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Behavioral Health Float Pool 100%

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I•Behavioral Health Float Pool 100% 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States New 📁 Nursing 📅    12 hours ago Post Date 📅    26003028 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts 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 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:

100%

Schedule:

40 hours per week. Evening/night shifts. Every other weekend and holiday coverage.

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

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. 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:

Psychiatric Nursing Asst I Appointment Type:

Merit Schedule:

Full-time Work Modality Options:

On Campus Compensation Pay Level:

4

Contact Information Organization:

Healthcare Contact Name:

Maggie Fraher Contact Email:

Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 . Previous Job Searches My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. Go to Profile My Submissions Track your opportunities. My Submissions Are you a Military Veteran? Contact us to learn more about how to qualify for Veteran's Preference. Similar Listings Staff Nurse•Adult Short Stay Unit (LL JCP) 90%, Evening Shifts

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