Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatry Unit (2JPW) 100% 8 Hour Evening Shifts

Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign‑on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience. University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to assess patients’ nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to: Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness. Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations. Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses, documents/reports interventions and patient/family response. Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care. Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions. Education Required: An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required. Experience Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions. General computer skills. Tolerance for an active work environment with potential for violence and/or negative behavior. Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by date of hire. Desirable Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing is highly desired. If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable. Previous RN mental health or healthcare experience is desirable. Knowledge of University policies and procedures is desired. Other Details: Percent of Time: 100% – 40 hours per week. Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours with alternating weekends and holiday requirement. Location: University Campus. Salary: $61,183 to commensurate (not including inpatient or shift differential). Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan. Shift Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts; premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours; inpatient differential of $10,000 per year. Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options; generous employer contributions to retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. Additional Information: Classification Title: Staff Nurse. Appointment Type: SEIU. Work Modality Options: On Campus. Pay Level: 52. Mandatory Disclosures: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Iowa