What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN or LPN - Mental Health Unit position at UnityPoint Health?
RN or LPN - Mental Health Unit
Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA
Full-time or Part-time, 7a-7p, with weekend and holiday rotation as needed
Sign on Bonus for 0.8FTE or higher
The 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 expertise
Qualifications
- Current RN or LPN license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Ability 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.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare 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 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 you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- 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 purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Gen Behavioral Hlth-MH- Logan;
- Shift: Days;
- Job ID: 154826;
