Psychiatric Nursing Asst I 80%-100% Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

Identifies effect of the environment on patients, suggests environmental modifications, and implements these as assisted.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Identifies potential crisis situations, reports to team leader, intervenes when necessary, and is able to avert crisis situations with patients.
Records patient behavior accurately, identifies significant material to report to team leader.
Cites patient's activity levels and insures appropriate coverage.
Provides physical care to patients as assigned, including taking care and recording of vital signs.
Plans and conducts activities with patients to enhance their social skills; identifies the need for activities of patients; plans activities according to patient needs.
Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to the team leader.
Takes temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings for patients.
Performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as needed.
Provides transport for patients, equipment, specimens and supplies.
Assists in orientation of new personnel and students.
Carries out specific precautionary measures for patients.
Demonstrates awareness of total ward situation.
Uses limits, controls, and routines to therapeutic advantage for the patient.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Percent of Time: 80%-100%

Schedule: Rotating shifts-Day/Evening/Night

Location: Roy J. Carver Pavilion

Rotations: Holiday rotation per unit guidelines

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.

Applicant selected for position, if external, must be available to attend a 1-week orientation session Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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: Katie McVay
Contact Email: katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu

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