University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
The Staff Nurse provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans and coordinating multidisciplinary care within a structured therapy environment.
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 experience in a Psychiatric Hospital Unit.
Please attach a resume as part of the application process.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher@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.
References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Candidates must hold a nursing degree (Associate's or higher) and a current Iowa nursing license. Previous experience in a psychiatric hospital unit and a BSN or MSN are highly desired.
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