Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital·Council Bluffs, Iowa
Registered Nurses assess patient physical and behavioral health needs to develop and implement comprehensive nursing care plans. They also coordinate care, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring therapeutic communication with patients and families.
Overview Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Nurses! Shift: Days or Nights Schedule: Full Time Pay Range: $34 - $45.69 per hour (depending on years of experience) Sign On Bonus: $3,000 Methodist Behavioral Health, the region’s most established non-profit provider, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT. Join our team and make a difference every day!
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions. Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented. Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges. Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care. Accurately administer medications per ordered note. Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed. Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHRN #LI-SW2
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license. At least one year of nursing experience is required, with preference given to those with psychiatric or behavioral health backgrounds.
Market context
In Iowa, registered nurse openings are typically strongest in settings that need current licensure, BCLS, and Mandatory Reporter certification, with EMR experience and multi-physician family practice background often preferred. These roles can be competitive because employers look for nurses who can step into patient care workflows quickly and work smoothly across busy clinical teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to highlight EMR and family practice experience.