Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Nursing
Psychiatric Care & Support, Mental Health Nurse
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (1
JPW) - 50%
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.
Child and Adolescent PsychiatryJohn Pappajohn Pavillion (1 JPW) is a 15-bed inpatient unit dedicated to child and adolescent (3-17 years old) psychiatry services. This unit patient population includes depression, anxiety, eating disorder, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The unit provides structured therapy, including Dialectal Behavioral Therapy. Unique unit design features Circle School, playground, and gym to improve patient experience and outcomes.
Aptitudesrequired in order to perform responsibilities
Work in an environment with conflicting demands and/or priorities and rushed and/or urgent timelines
Manage multiple assignments and provide quick reaction and immediate response to emergencies
Maintain attention to detail over extended period of time and continually be aware of variations in changing situations
Strong communication skills and a tolerance for an active work environment with potential for negative behavior
Work well with all levels and types of people
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: 20 hours per week, rotating shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays
Location:John Pappajohn Pavillion (JPP)
Merit Pay Plan: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-plan
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
Minimum Eligibility RequirementsAbility to read, write, and follow instructions.
- 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.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For questions or additional information, please contact Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher.
Additional Information- Classification
Title:
Psychiatric Nursing Asst I - Appointment Type:
Merit - Schedule:
Part-time - Work Modality Options:
On Campus
Contact Information
Equal opportunity employerThe University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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