Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit jobs in the United States

Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit provides professional nursing care to assigned patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, including outpatients and psychiatric inpatients. Works as part of an interdisciplinary medical team to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit administers medications, monitors patient progress, and records observations in patient medical records. Promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit may supervise lower-level nurses. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Staff Nurse - Medicine Psychiatric Unit (3BT) 50-100% Shift Preference Negotiable
  • Medicine Psychiatric Unit (3BT) 50-100% Shift Preference Negotiable - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience

     

    University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Medicine Psychiatric Unit (3BT) to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.

    Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3 BT):

    The Medicine Psychiatry Inpatient Unit (3BT) is a specialized 15 bed secure adult inpatient unit that provides care to patients with various co-occurring medical and psychiatric illnesses. 3BT nursing staff and faculty physicians are dually trained and competent in both the medical and psychiatric disciplines. Patients admitted to 3BT often have complex health and social needs. Interdisciplinary collaboration between various healthcare professionals is necessary to meet the multidimensional needs of these individuals. Being one of only a few Medicine Psychiatry units in the country, 3BT allows healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to provide holistic patient-centered care, treating both mind and body. 3 BT is one of only a few such specialized medical/psychiatric units in the country.

    Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

    • Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
    • Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
    •  Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
    • Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
    • Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses
    • Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
    •  Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
    •  Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
    • Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions

    Percent of Time:  50-100%
    Schedule: 20-40 hours per week, shift preference negotiable, every third weekend and rotating holidays
    Location: Boyd Tower (3BT)
    Salary: $30,000 (at 50% effort) to commensurate (not including inpatient or shift differential)
    SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
    Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $5,000 per year 

    Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

    https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

    Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.

    For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

     

    Education Required

    • An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.

    Experience Requirements

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
    • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
    • General computer skills are required
    • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

    Desirable Qualifications:

    • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
    • If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
    • Previous RN inpatient experience, or recent internship on an inpatient unit

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Lindsey Fudge at Lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu .

    Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT)
  • Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 60-90% Licensed Practical Nurse to work in the Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT). Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT): T...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Medical Surgical Unit Registered Nurse
  • Providence RN
  • Lafayette, OR FULL_TIME
  • Medical Surgical Unit Registered NurseWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Surgical Unit Registered Nurse to join our team at Providence Newberg Medical Center. As a Medical Surgical Uni...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Medical Surgical Unit Registered Nurse
  • Providence RN
  • Dundee, OR FULL_TIME
  • Medical Surgical Unit Registered NurseWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Surgical Unit Registered Nurse to join our team at Providence Newberg Medical Center. As a Medical Surgical Uni...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Licensed Practical Nurse -Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (1JPW)
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (1JPW) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50-100% Licensed Practical Nurse to work in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (1JPW). Child and Adolescent Psychiatr...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse RN Psychiatric Adult
  • Research Psychiatric Center
  • Overland, KS PART_TIME
  • DescriptionIntroductionApply today! $15,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates and cannot be combined with other bonuses or HCA loan/scholarships.Are you looking for a work environment where divers...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Behavioral Health
  • Path Integrated Health
  • Washington Court House, OH
  • PATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TITLE: Nurse Practitioner RESPONSIBLE TO: Medical Director/Regional Leadership WORK AREA: Out...
  • 10/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2304/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in OH. Take ...
  • 10/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical - Telemetry RN $2052/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical Surgical - Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment ...
  • 10/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical - Telemetry RN $2304/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical Surgical - Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment ...
  • 10/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2052/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in OH. Take ...
  • 10/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2052/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in OH. Take ...
  • 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Step-Down RN $2052/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Step-Down registered nurse for a travel assignment in OH. Take the nex...
  • 9/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical - Telemetry RN $2304/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical Surgical - Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment ...
  • 9/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit jobs
$78,108 to $96,446