Behavioral Health Nursing Assistant I — Night Shift, Float Pool

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses at the John Pappajohn Pavilion.

This 100% full-time position offers night shifts, every other weekend and holidays, with a robust fringe benefits package including paid leave, health and retirement options. CNA certification and experience in mental health are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Experience in mental health patient care is highly desirable.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families and the care team.
• Assist with planning patient care appropriate for patient's condition and age.
• Document patient behavior clearly and report to the RN.
• Maintain patient safety and assist with personal care tasks.
• Provide supervision during activities and respond to emergencies.
• Perform patient hygiene tasks: bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, oral care.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP).
• Prepare rooms for admission and transport patients/equipment as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Read and write

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses at the John Pappajohn Pavilion.

This 100% full-time position offers night shifts, every other weekend and holidays, with a robust fringe benefits package including paid leave, health and retirement options. CNA certification and experience in mental health are highly valued.