Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in delivering patient care under RN supervision on a 25-bed unit. The role emphasizes therapeutic relationships, safety, and collaborative care using evidence-based approaches.

Eligibility includes reading/writing and following instructions; CNA certification is desirable. Strong communication and prior mental health patient care are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Experience defusing volatile situations (desirable).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Strong written communication skills with experience providing customer service.
• 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 for patient’s condition and age.
• Document patient behavior in a factual, legible manner and report to the RN.
• Maintain patient safety and security; follow Standard precautions.
• Provide supervision of patients during activities and respond to potential crises.
• Assist with personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure).
• Clean equipment and patient bedside area; prepare rooms for admission.
• Transport patients and equipment as needed.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and unit.
• Perform basic CPR as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Patient care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care seeks a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in delivering patient care under RN supervision on a 25-bed unit. The role emphasizes therapeutic relationships, safety, and collaborative care using evidence-based approaches.

Eligibility includes reading/writing and following instructions; CNA certification is desirable. Strong communication and prior mental health patient care are preferred.