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Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatry Unit (1JPE) 60-100%

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
place Iowa City, 52240
local_atm $12500/Year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Medication Management
ECT
Inmates
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

About Job

Description

Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience

This state-of-the-art unit design features private rooms, natural light-filled spaces, open nurses' station, and exercise rooms. Innovative technology has been integrated into this space to promote a safe environment for staff members and patients.

John Pappajohn Pavillion (1JPE) is a 4-bed inpatient unit with 4 beds for adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms related to mood disorders, thought disorders and, in some cases, co-occurring intellectual disabilities with psychiatric overlay. Patients are the most acutely ill and tend toward more dysregulated behavior than other adult units. Behavior management plans are supported by psychology professionals. The unit is routinely staffed with Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nursing Assistants, and Behavioral Health Consultants within a treatment team that includes therapists, physicians, and social workers.

Percent of Time: 60-100%

Schedule: 24-40 hours per week, variable days Monday - Friday.

Location: Roy Carver Pavilion (University Campus)

Rotations: Rotating days of the week, rotating every other weekend, and rotating holidays

Salary: $36,000 to commensurate (not including inpatient or shift differential)

SEIU Pay Plan:

Recommended Skills

  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Clinical Nursing
  • Communication
  • Diploma In Nursing
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Nursing

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Inmates
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities
School

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home