On-Campus Crisis Stabilization Psychiatric CNA I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Employer retirement plan contributions

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I to support the nursing team under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This full-time on-campus role handles admission, monitoring, vital signs, and activity planning for psychiatric patients on the CSU unit.

The position requires CNA credentials, with duties including crisis intervention, documentation, and patient transport within a homelike, short-stay environment. Rotating shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• CNA certification preferred or required.
• Experience defusing volatile situations is desirable.
• Strong written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies environmental impact on patients and suggests modifications.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Identifies potential crisis situations and reports to team leader.
• Records patient behavior and reports significant items to the team leader.
• Takes vital signs and provides basic nursing support as assigned.
• Plans activities to enhance patients' social skills and monitors needs.

Skills

Ability to read/write/follow materials

Crisis de-escalation experience

Strong written communication

Mental health patient care experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I to support the nursing team under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This full-time on-campus role handles admission, monitoring, vital signs, and activity planning for psychiatric patients on the CSU unit.

The position requires CNA credentials, with duties including crisis intervention, documentation, and patient transport within a homelike, short-stay environment. Rotating shifts apply.