RN-Mental Health Unit

UnityPoint Health
Waterloo, IA, United States
Full-time

Overview

RN - Mental Health Unit

Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA

$10K Sign-on bonus

Full-time Days, 7am-7pm with weekend and holiday rotation

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 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 license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
  • Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing.
  • 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 to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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