Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Neurobehavioral Psychiatry (1JPE) - 50% Days

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking Psychiatric Nursing Assistants to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.

Neurobehavioral Psychiatry Unit

John Pappajohn Pavillion (1JPE) is a 4-bed inpatient unit with 4 beds for adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms related to mood disorders, thought disorders and, in some cases, co-occurring intellectual disabilities with psychiatric overlay. Patients are the most acutely ill and tend toward more dysregulated behavior than other adult units. Behavior management plans are supported by psychology professionals. The unit is routinely staffed with Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nursing Assistants, and Behavioral Health Consultants within a treatment team that includes therapists, physicians, and social workers.

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: Day shifts between 0700-1530, rotating days of the week, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Location: John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)

Merit Pay Plan: Paygrade 04 (Merit Alpha Matrix | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa)

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
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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 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 Lindsey Fudge at Lindsey-Fudge@uiowa.edu.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

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.

Applicant selected for position, if external, must be available to attend a 2 week orientation session Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

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

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