Creative Writer Internship Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Description
Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)-a state-of-the-art observation unit serving adults and adolescents experiencing psychiatric crisis.
The CSU is a 17-patient observation unit designed to provide immediate, therapeutic intervention for individuals in psychiatric crisis. The unit features an open-concept milieu with a large central space equipped with comfortable reclining chairs rather than traditional hospital beds. Individual therapy rooms are located adjacent to the central living area to promote timely, patient-centered care.
The environment includes homelike amenities such as TVs, music, and web access, creating a calming and supportive setting that promotes stabilization and recovery.
The Staff Nurse (RN) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit assesses patients' nursing care needs, evaluates effectiveness of care provided, and integrates nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Percent of Time: 50 - 100%
Schedule example: 50%-100% positions available. 20-40 hours per week dependent upon percentage of position. Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off. 8 and/or 12- hour shifts available. Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation will be at 100% schedule/40 hours per week. Orientation duration may vary.
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.Inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
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Qualifications
Education Required:

• An Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing is required.
• • • OR; 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.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.

E xperience Requirements:

• Minimum of six months adult inpatient nursing experience or recent internship on an adult inpatient unit
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners.
• General proficiency with computers

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous nursing experience working with behavioral health patient population.
• 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.
• 2+ years of previous RN experience in a Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital Unit OR Emergency Psychiatric Medicine experience.
• Adaptability to the unknown.
• Interest in creative problem solving for unique clinical care challenges.
• Ability to complete tasks autonomously and problem solve independently.
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

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 Katie McVay at Katie-Mcvay@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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.