Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC) - 80-100%25 Rotating

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks that support the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. The position is on 7RC, a 25-bed adult psychiatry unit using an evidence-based, patient-centered, interdisciplinary approach. Physicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, master-level therapists, nurses, social workers, dieticians, and occupational and recreational therapists collaborate with patients and families to provide care. The unit uses dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care, and will feature a behavioral health consultant role intended to improve patient and team outcomes. The position requires working rotating 4-, 8-, and 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. The role calls for the ability to manage urgent and competing demands, respond quickly to emergencies, maintain attention to detail as situations change, communicate effectively, and work with people at all levels in an active environment that may involve negative behavior. This is a regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. The University of Iowa Health Care is an academic medical center and regional referral center. Applicants must upload a resume addressing how they meet the qualifications. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and are subject to a criminal background check and credential and education verification. The position is not eligible for University employment-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.