Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (1JPW) - 90%
The Department of Nursing intends to hire for one position at either the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I classification, or Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:
John Pappajohn Pavillion (1 JPW) is a 15-bed inpatient unit dedicated to child and adolescent (3-17 years old) psychiatry services. This unit patient population includes depression, anxiety, eating disorder, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The unit provides structured therapy, including Dialectal Behavioral Therapy. Unique unit design features Circle School, playground, and gym to improve patient experience and outcomes.
Aptitudes required in order to perform responsibilities:
Work in an environment with conflicting demands and/or priorities and rushed and/or urgent timelines
Manage multiple assignments and provide quick reaction and immediate response to emergencies
Maintain attention to detail over extended period of time and continually be aware of variations in changing situations
Strong communication skills and a tolerance for an active work environment with potential for negative behavior
Work well with all levels and types of people
Percent of Time: 90%
Schedule: 36 hours per week, night shifts 1900-0730, every other weekend requirement and rotating holidays.
Location: John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)
Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan
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
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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.
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.
Applicant selected for position, if external, must be available to attend a 1-week orientation session Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
For questions or additional information, please contact Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
