Psychiatric Nurse Specialist in Iowa

6 days ago


Independence, Iowa, United States State of Iowa Full time
Company Overview

The State of Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a leading provider of healthcare services in the state. Our mission is to promote health, prevent disease, and protect the environment. We are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients and their families.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary for this position, ranging from $73,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to your base pay, you will also receive a shift differential of up to $1.90 per hour for second and third shifts.

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse with the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI), you will be responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals with mental illnesses. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide medication management, and participate in group counseling and activities therapies. You will also have the opportunity to attend seminars, conferences, and other training activities to stay current in nursing practice standards and evidence-based nursing care.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of psychiatric nursing principles and practices. You must also be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. A valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa is required. We also value those with "lived experience" and encourage adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

* Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS): The State of Iowa contributes 9.44% of your salary towards retirement.

* Retirement Investors Club (RIC): The State of Iowa matches up to $75/month towards your retirement savings.

* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We offer excellent insurance coverage for you and your family.

* Vacation Leave: You will receive 96 hours of vacation leave per year, increasing with years of service.

* Sick Leave: You will receive 144 hours of sick leave per year.

* Paid Holidays: You will receive 9 paid holidays per year.

* Flexible Spending Accounts: You can set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses and childcare costs.

* Life Insurance: The State of Iowa provides $20,000 in life insurance coverage.

* Long-Term Disability Insurance: We offer long-term disability insurance to protect your income in case of illness or injury.

Others

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We also use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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