Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care to patients receiving inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services. The role includes collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and transcribing physician orders, and reporting and documenting client conditions. RNs provide treatment, implement nursing interventions, and respond to emergencies. They also accurately document assessments, observations, progress, and care provided. IMHI serves children and adolescent patients through individualized treatment plans and support for continuing their education. Services may include medication, group counseling, and activity therapies, and patients are encouraged to collaborate with staff in formulating their own plans. The position offers opportunities to attend seminars, conferences, and other training to stay current in nursing practice standards and evidence-based care. Nurses must maintain licensure, basic life support certification, and other required continuing education. This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement, growth, and development. It is eligible for a $5,000 recruitment payment and a retention payment of $5,000 for every six months of commitment, subject to eligibility. Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency. Applicants must complete a background check and hold valid, unrestricted Iowa RN licensure or qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact licensure.
Requirements
- Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in Iowa, or Registered Nurse licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Complete a background check.
- Maintain basic life support certification and other mandatory continuing education.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
- Receive and transcribe physician orders.
- Report and document client conditions.
- Provide treatment and implement nursing interventions.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Accurately and efficiently document client assessments, observations, progress, and care provided.
- Maintain nursing licensure, basic life support certification, and required continuing education.
Benefits
- $5,000 recruitment payment, subject to eligibility.
- $5,000 retention payment for every six months of commitment, subject to eligibility.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Retirement plans through IPERS and the Retirement Investors Club, including a state match of up to $75 per month for the Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Life insurance.
- Free long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount programs.
- Opportunities to attend seminars, conferences, and other training activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
