RN-Mental Health Unit

Area of Interest: Nursing
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.84
Department: Gen Behavioral Hlth-MH- Logan
Shift: 12/7a
Job ID: 180831

Overview

RN - Mental Health Unit

Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA

Full-time, Days, Weekend Package

Friday, Saturday, Sunday (7a-7p)

Eligible for $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Shift Differentials:

$5.00/hour from 3p-11p, $7.50/hour from 11p-7a, additional $7.50/hour on weekends

The MHU is a 21-bed adult inpatient unit accepting a wide range of diagnoses from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and behavioral disturbances. All of our rooms are private and monitored 24/7 by camera. We follow a multidisciplinary team approach for each patient. The care team includes: psychiatrist, ARNP, RN, social work/mental health counselors, discharge navigator, occupational therapy services, patient care techs and safety techs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care at Registered Nurse or LPN skill level, in collaboration with the Medical Plan of Care, with a minimum of assistance.
To function as primary care leader, associate, or charge nurse so that optimum quality of patient care is maintained according to the philosophy and objectives of Allen Hospital.
To exercise accountability responsibility, authority, autonomy, and act as a role model and resource person with expanded theory and expertise

Qualifications

Current RN or LPN license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate the nursing care delivered to a group of patients.
Ability to assume responsibility for personal and professional growth. Able to meet the physical demands on file in the Human Resources Department.

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