Staff Nurse - Neuropsychiatry Unit; JPW Weekend Option
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home
Sign‑on Incentive
Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience.
Unit Overview2
JPW is a 19‑bed adult unit that provides care for patients with general psychiatric conditions, with a particular emphasis on thought disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other psychotic disorders. 2
JPW also provides specialized services for adult patients with an intellectual disability and co‑occurring mental illness (IDMI) who display challenging behaviors. The interdisciplinary treatment team includes physicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, master‑level therapists, nurses, social workers, dietitians, occupational and recreational therapists, behavioral health consultants, and a cadre of specialists who collaborate with the treatment team to support the IDMI population.
60%
ScheduleWeekend Option Days, 0700‑1930.
SEIU Pay Plan(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-plan
Benefits HighlightsFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of university and hospital policies and procedures is desired.
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher.
Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
ReferencesFive 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:
Part‑time - Work Modality Options:
On Campus
- Pay Level: 52
- Organization:
Healthcare - Contact Name:
Maggie Fraher - Contact Email:
Maggie-Fraher
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