RN - Behavioral Health

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .6

• Department: Psychiatry - Cedar Falls

• Shift: 8

• Job ID: 179156

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Clinic - Psychiatry

0.6 FTE

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

• Patient Assessment & Triage

• Evaluate incoming patient phone calls to determine the urgency of symptoms and appropriate next steps.

• Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the right level of care or follow-up.

• Care Coordination

• Assist in coordinating urgent and emergent care for patients

• Communicate efficiently with neurologists and clinical team members to ensure timely and effective care.

• Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and caregivers on neurological conditions, treatments, and home care strategies.

• Offer ongoing support and resources tailored to each patient’s needs.

• Clinical Documentation & Follow-Up

• Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans using the electronic health record (EHR).

• Track patient outcomes and coordinate follow-up care to ensure continuity.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa

• Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in Psychiatry Nursing is a plus, but not required.

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.