Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT) - 50%

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking Psychiatric Nursing Assistants to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. 

Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT):

This Unit is a 15-bed secure unit that serves adult patients who have acute physical illnesses in conjunction with an acute psychiatric disorder. 3BT is one of only a few such specialized medical/psychiatric units in the country. 

Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: 20 hours per week, rotating shift times, expected to work rotating holidays and every other weekend or the equivalent number of hours in 4-week schedule
Location: Boyd Tower (BT)
 

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 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