Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience
The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a new, state-of-the-art observation unit, serving adults and adolescents experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The CSU can serve up to 12 patients at a time, in an open, therapeutic milieu. The CSU fosters a collaborative, inter-professional environment that supports all aspects of nursing practice, allowing you to deliver high-quality care using the most advanced technologies paired with the latest advancements in nursing. Members of the interdisciplinary treatment team are prepared to manage patients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and in need of immediate, around-the-clock care and observation. The unit’s open concept features a large central room with comfortable reclining chairs, rather than traditional hospital beds. Spaces for individual therapy are located immediately adjacent to the central living space. The unit provides other homelike touches for a more therapeutic milieu such as, TVs, music, and web access for patients. Read more.
Percent of Time: 50 - 100%
Schedule example: 50%-100% positions available. 20-40 hours per week dependent upon percentage of position. Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off. 8 and/or 12- hour shifts available. Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation will be at 100% schedule/40 hours per week. Orientation duration may vary.
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $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. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Education Required
Additional Information
The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a new, state-of-the-art observation unit, serving adults and adolescents experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The CSU can serve up to 12 patients at a time, in an open, therapeutic milieu. The CSU fosters a collaborative, inter-professional environment that supports all aspects of nursing practice, allowing you to deliver high-quality care using the most advanced technologies paired with the latest advancements in nursing. Members of the interdisciplinary treatment team are prepared to manage patients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and in need of immediate, around-the-clock care and observation. The unit’s open concept features a large central room with comfortable reclining chairs, rather than traditional hospital beds. Spaces for individual therapy are located immediately adjacent to the central living space. The unit provides other homelike touches for a more therapeutic milieu such as, TVs, music, and web access for patients. Read more.
Percent of Time: 50 - 100%
Schedule example: 50%-100% positions available. 20-40 hours per week dependent upon percentage of position. Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off. 8 and/or 12- hour shifts available. Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation will be at 100% schedule/40 hours per week. Orientation duration may vary.
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $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. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Education Required
- An Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing is required.
- OR; 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.
- License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.
- Minimum of six months adult inpatient nursing experience or recent internship on an adult inpatient unit
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners.
- General proficiency with computers
- Previous nursing experience working with behavioral health patient population.
- 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.
- 2+ years of previous RN experience in a Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital Unit OR Emergency Psychiatric Medicine experience.
- Adaptability to the unknown.
- Interest in creative problem solving for unique clinical care challenges.
- Ability to complete tasks autonomously and problem solve independently.
- Experience utilizing electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Staff Nurse
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 52
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Katie McVay
- Contact Email: katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu
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