Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) - 100%25 Nights

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I to perform specific tasks that assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. The position is based in the Neurobehavioral Psychiatry Unit at John Pappajohn Pavilion (1JPE), a four-bed inpatient unit for adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms related to mood disorders, thought disorders, and, in some cases, co-occurring intellectual disabilities with psychiatric overlay. Patients are acutely ill and may exhibit more dysregulated behavior than patients on other adult units. Psychology professionals support behavior management plans. The treatment team includes Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nursing Assistants, Behavioral Health Consultants, therapists, physicians, and social workers. This is a 100% night position with schedules of 1900–0730 or 2300–0730. Rotating holidays and weekends are required. The position is located at John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City, Iowa.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Ability to work in an environment with conflicting demands or priorities and rushed or urgent timelines.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and respond quickly and immediately to emergencies.
Ability to maintain attention to detail over extended periods and remain aware of variations in changing situations.
Strong communication skills and tolerance for an active work environment with potential for negative behavior.
Ability to work well with people at all levels and of all types.

Nice To Haves

Experience defusing volatile situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant credential.
Strong written communication skills and experience providing customer service relations.
Previous patient care experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in planning patient care appropriate to the patient's condition and age.
Document patient behavior factually and legibly, and identify information to report to the Registered Nurse.
Maintain patient safety and security by providing physical care and assistance and following standard precautions.
Supervise patients during activities.
Identify potential crisis situations, report them to the Registered Nurse, and intervene.
Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, and oral care.
Take patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Clean equipment, patient bedside areas, and the nursing unit.
Set up rooms for patient admission.
Transport patients by bed, cart, or wheelchair.
Transport equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Stock and supply patient rooms and the nursing unit.
Perform basic CPR as required.
Maintain patient confidentiality.