RN - Mental Health Unit

Company: Unitypoint Health
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

UPH Additional Information:Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.orgOverview:RN - Mental Health UnitAllen Hospital, Waterloo, IAFull-time, Day and Night shifts available, with weekend and holiday rotation as neededSign on Bonus for 0.8FTE or higherThe MHU is a 21-bed adult inpatient unit accepting a wide range of diagnoses from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and behavioral disturbances. All of our rooms are private and monitored 24/7 by camera. We follow a multidisciplinary team approach for each patient. The care team includes: psychiatrist, ARNP, RN, social work/mental health counselors, discharge navigator, occupational therapy services, patient care techs and safety techs.Responsibilities:To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care at Registered Nurse or LPN skill level, in collaboration with the Medical Plan of Care, with a minimum of assistance.To function as primary care leader, associate, or charge nurse so that optimum quality of patient care is maintained according to the philosophy and objectives of Allen Hospital.To exercise accountability responsibility, authority, autonomy, and act as a role model and resource person with expanded theory and expertiseQualifications:Current RN or LPN license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.Graduate of an accredited nursing programAbility to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate the nursing care delivered to a group of patients.Ability to assume responsibility for personal and professional growth. Able to meet the physical demands on file in the Human Resources Department.#UPHSTby Jobble

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