Staff Nurse - Crisis Stabilization Unit (University Campus) 50%25 - 100%25
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a 13-patient observation unit serving adults and adolescents experiencing psychiatric crisis. The unit provides immediate therapeutic intervention in an open-concept milieu with a central area featuring reclining chairs, adjacent individual therapy rooms, and homelike amenities such as TVs, music, and web access to support stabilization and recovery. The Staff Nurse assesses patients’ nursing care needs, evaluates the effectiveness of care, and integrates nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Positions are available at 50%–100% effort, corresponding to 20–40 hours per week. The regular salaried position is located in Iowa City, Iowa. Rotating day, evening, and night shifts and rotating days off are required; 8- and/or 12-hour shifts are available. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Orientation is scheduled at 100% effort (40 hours per week), and its duration may vary. The minimum salary is $61,728 at 100% effort, with pay commensurate with experience and effort; differentials are additional. Shift differentials are available for evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as an inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience.
Requirements
- An associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing; or a baccalaureate degree in nursing, Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a master’s degree in nursing (MSN, MA).
- License to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
- At least six months of adult inpatient nursing experience or a recent internship on an adult inpatient unit.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to build and facilitate interpersonal relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners.
- General proficiency with computers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing experience with a behavioral health patient population.
- A baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing.
- If a BSN has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program.
- Two or more years of RN experience in a pediatric psychiatric hospital unit or emergency psychiatric medicine.
- Adaptability to the unknown.
- Interest in creative problem-solving for unique clinical care challenges.
- Ability to complete tasks autonomously and problem-solve independently.
- Experience using electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ nursing care needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
- Integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
- Provide nursing care to adults and adolescents experiencing psychiatric crisis.
Benefits
- Paid vacation.
- Sick leave.
- Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
- Employer contributions to retirement plans.
- Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants.
- Sign-on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience.
- Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- Inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
