Geriatric Nurse Salary in Iowa City, IA

Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. Geriatric Psychiatry (2 JPE) John Pappajohn Pavillion (2 JPE) is a 14-bed inpatient unit dedicated to geriatric and adult psychiatric services. This unit patient population includes dementia, depression, anxiety, Parkinson's, and Huntington's. Services provided include medication management, assistance with daily activities, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to: Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions Percent of Time: 50-100% 20-40 hours per weekSchedule: rotating shifts, every other weekend, every other holidayLocation: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Salary: $30,000 (at 50% effort) to commensurate (not including inpatient or shift differential)SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-planPay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $5,000 per year University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®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 of14calendar 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 Lindsey Fudge at [email protected]. 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 Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge Contact Email: [email protected]

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (2JPE) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week. 50% of hours are in patient care. Rotating weekend call. Rotating holiday coverage. Must be flexible to meet unit needs. P&S Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required Certifications: Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire. Experience Required 1-3 years of leadership experience with demonstrated skills in leadership/management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail, and thoroughness Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education Demonstrates appreciation for diversity with an understanding of benefits of a diverse workforce (stimulation, challenge, and energy that contributes to a productive and effective workplace Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of UI and UIHC policies, procedures and regulations Experience working in large academic medical center Experience working in a union environment Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 Lindsey Fudge at [email protected] candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process Additional Information Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 5A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge Contact Email: [email protected]

BASIC FUNCTION The Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC) Service ARNP/PA Hospitalist will address the needs of patients with life limiting or serious illness when requested by referring providers. The Hospitalist will function as an integrated member of the SPC team; independently evaluate inpatients and make recommendations to improve care; exercise autonomy in medical decision-making; focus on the care of hospitalized patients to coordinate care; improve symptom management; address the needs of patients and families and optimize the utilization of resources across all health care settings. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Provision of Medical Care; Collaboration with Care Team: Respond to Support and Palliative Care Service consultations. Communicate with physicians who are caring for the patient, review of the medical record, assess patient and family needs for palliative care, including symptom management, psychosocial distress, spiritual suffering, and hospice. Assist patients in identifying goals of care and provide support, counseling, and information and spiritual care as needed. Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate allocation of patient assignments to optimize effectiveness, maintain self-care and reduce compassion fatigue and burnout. Assure completion of documentation and billing as per CCOM Internal Medicine department standards. Effectively communicate with the primary medical service and inpatient nursing staff to coordinate care. Serve as a consultative resource to staff; providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills to change clinical practice and patient outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external agencies to assess financial and reimbursement issues. Provide continuity by scheduling follow-up contact and assessment of patients in the SPC outpatient clinics. Assist with the development and revision of standards of care for the Support and Palliative Care patient population. Work collaboratively and professionally with other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care. After communication with referring service and review of the medical record, assess patient and family need for palliative care, including symptom control, psychosocial needs, spiritual suffering and hospice or home care as appropriate Facilitate communication between SPC Consultation Service and primary medical service and inpatient nursing staff to plan, deliver and evaluate care. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Intermittently function in the outpatient setting. Perform other duties as assigned. Education/ Health/ Promotion/ Research: Assess, develop, and evaluate patient and family educational material related to palliative care and symptom management issues. Serve in an educational, consultative and resource capacity to UIHC staff. Participate in outreach activities to provide educational programs to external agencies or community groups upon request. Foster professional development of medical, pharmacy, nursing, and advanced practice provider students, residents, and fellows. Assist with planning of conferences related to Support and Palliative Care. Administration/ Human Resources Management: Provide leadership for and participate in appropriate University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), College of Medicine, Department of Nursing meetings and projects and quality improvement projects. Incorporate trends in palliative care into UIHC program development. Participate in and assist with strategic planning. Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned. Interact with all staff, patients, and the public in a professional and cooperative manner. Nurture and develop collaborative multidisciplinary relationships. Assume responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patientpopulation needs, and current nursing and medical practice. Develop and maintain basic computer skills. Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations. Maintain contact with groups that influence the healthcare of this patient population. Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession and Education: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and various UIHC and COM departments and offices in the development of mechanisms used to monitor patient outcomes, and develop quality improvement plans. Support the mission of UIHC by ensuring that the Support and Palliative Care Service is in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by regulatory agencies.Education/License Requirements: Physician Assistant (PA): Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If a Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required. ARNP - Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required. ARNP - Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required. Required Qualifications: Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in area of palliative care, oncology, chronic illness management, or geriatrics is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to work 8 weekends per year is required. Ability to work one to two University holidays per year is required. Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives Desired Qualifications: Experience providing overall medical care and provide medical management for patients in an inpatient setting is highly desirable. Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable Experience managing length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care is highly desirable. Experience in the provision of palliative care is desirable. Application Process:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:• Resume• Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact [email protected] Information Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 7A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Michaela Davis Contact Email: [email protected]

** This requisition represents multiple Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. **University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking Psychiatric Nursing Assistants to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. Among our hospital's 811 beds, just under 200 are designated as intensive care beds. In a typical year, we perform more than 32,000 major operations and receive nearly 60,000 emergency department visits. Possible locations for these openings include: Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) Adult Psychiatry (7RCP) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (1JPW) Geriatric Psychiatry (2JPE) Neuropsychiatric Unit (2JPW) Medicine Psychiatry (3BT) For specific information about each unit click here. Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II's are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. Under close supervision, performs specific nursing tasks to assist and provide for the general comfort and welfare and monitoring of psychiatric hospital patients. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Identifies effect of the environment on patients, suggests environmental modifications, and implements these as assisted. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Identifies potential crisis situations, reports to team leader, intervenes when necessary, and is able to avert crisis situations with patients. Records patient behavior accurately, identifies significant material to report to team leader. Cites patient's activity levels and insures appropriate coverage. Provides physical care to patients as assigned, including taking care and recording of vital signs. Plans and conducts activities with patients to enhance their social skills; identifies the need for activities of patients; plans activities according to patient needs. Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to the team leader. Takes temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings for patients. Performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as needed. Provides transport for patients, equipment, specimens and supplies. Assists in orientation of new personnel and students. Carries out specific precautionary measures for patients. Demonstrates awareness of total ward situation. Uses limits, controls, and routines to therapeutic advantage for the patient. Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units. Percent of Time: 50%-100% 20-40 hours per weekSchedule: Shifts vary, but are negotiable on some units and may include weekend and holiday rotations. Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-planBenefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa? click here Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Desirable Qualification: Experience defusing volatile situations Be a Certified Nursing Assistant Have strong written communication skills with experience providing customer service relations Previous patient care experience in a Mental Health setting is highly desired Please attach a resume as part of the application process, in order to be considered for this position. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. For questions or additional information, please contact Lindsey Fudge at [email protected]. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.Additional Information Classification Title: Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 4 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge Contact Email: [email protected]

** This requisition represents multiple Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. ** University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II's to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. Among our hospital's 811 beds, just under 200 are designated as intensive care beds. In a typical year, we perform more than 32,000 major operations and receive nearly 60,000 emergency department visits. Possible locations for these openings include: Adult Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Neuropsychiatric Unit Psychiatry Inpatient Unit For specific information about each unit click here. Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II's are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. Under close supervision, performs specific nursing tasks to assist and provide for the general comfort and welfare and monitoring of psychiatric hospital patients. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Identifies effect of the environment on patients, suggests environmental modifications, and implements these as assisted. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Identifies potential crisis situations, reports to team leader, intervenes when necessary, and is able to avert crisis situations with patients. Records patient behavior accurately, identifies significant material to report to team leader. Cites patient's activity levels and insures appropriate coverage. Provides physical care to patients as assigned, including taking care and recording of vital signs. Plans and conducts activities with patients to enhance their social skills; identifies the need for activities of patients; plans activities according to patient needs. Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to the team leader. Takes temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings for patients. Performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as needed. Provides transport for patients, equipment, specimens and supplies. Assists in orientation of new personnel and students. Carries out specific precautionary measures for patients. Demonstrates awareness of total ward situation. Uses limits, controls, and routines to therapeutic advantage for the patient. Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units. Percent of Time: 50%-100% 20-40 hours per weekSchedule: Shifts vary, but are negotiable on some units and may include weekend and holiday rotations. Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-planBenefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa? click here Minimum Eligibility Requirements: One year experience as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I or in a like position. Satisfactory completion of the established Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Training Program or an equivalent program. Please attach a resume as part of the application process, in order to be considered for this position. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. For questions or additional information, please contact Lindsey Fudge at [email protected]. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.Additional Information Classification Title: Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 7 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge Contact Email: [email protected]