Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Behavioral Health Float Pool 100%25

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks that assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. The position is based at John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on night shifts from 2300 to 0730, including every other weekend and holiday coverage. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; participating in age- and condition-appropriate patient care planning; and documenting patient behavior factually and legibly while identifying information to report to the Registered Nurse. The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant helps maintain patient safety and security, provides supervision during activities, recognizes and responds to potential crises, and assists with personal care and basic clinical tasks. Other duties include preparing rooms for admissions, cleaning and stocking patient and unit areas, transporting patients and supplies, and performing basic CPR as required. Candidates should be able to work in an active environment with conflicting priorities and urgent timelines, respond quickly to emergencies, maintain attention to detail, communicate effectively, and work well with people at all levels. Applicants must upload a resume addressing how they meet the listed qualifications. The successful candidate must disclose conviction history and complete a criminal background check and credential and education verification. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Ability to work amid 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 changes in situations.
Strong communication skills.
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 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 in a factual, legible manner 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.
Provide personal hygiene and care, 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.