Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT) - 90%

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

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 Qualifications

Experience defusing volatile situations
Be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For questions or additional information, please contact Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu

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: Maggie Fraher
Contact Email: maggie-fraher@uiowa.edu

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