Inpatient Mental Health RN — Growth & Training

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

IPERS Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) seeks a Registered Nurse to join our team. This is a full-time role with opportunities for advancement, growth, and development.

This position includes a $5,000 recruitment payment and a $5,000 retention payment for every 6 months of commitment. The RN will communicate with an interdisciplinary team, transcribe orders, document client conditions, and provide

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa or as per Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Maintain Basic Life Support certification and complete mandatory continuing education.
• Background check required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in IMHI.
• Receive and transcribe physician orders; report patient conditions.
• Document assessments, observations, progress and care delivered accurately.
• Respond to emergencies and implement nursing interventions promptly.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Emergency response

Basic Life Support

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (IA)

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) seeks a Registered Nurse to join our team. This is a full-time role with opportunities for advancement, growth, and development.

This position includes a $5,000 recruitment payment and a $5,000 retention payment for every 6 months of commitment. The RN will communicate with an interdisciplinary team, transcribe orders, document client conditions, and provide