Nurse Leader for Mental Health Services

3 days ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Overview

 

We are seeking a Nurse Leader to join our team at UnityPoint Health. As a mental health professional, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care on crisis units.

 

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary approach to deliver patient care. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.

 

You will assist with designated management duties in a leadership role, overseeing the delivery of care and ensuring that patients receive compassionate, competent care. Your expertise will help to ensure that care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and their natural supports.

 

Evidence-driven protocols will be utilized to assure reliable and consistent care, and you will play a key role in maintaining competence in performing procedures involved with the management of aggressive or potentially aggressive patients.

 

We are committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve, and as a Nurse Leader, you will be an essential part of our core purpose.

 

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year (estimated)

 

Responsibilities:

 • Admission assessment includes completion of the comprehensive evaluation of the mental status - patient's mood, affect, though content and psychosocial issues.

 • Initiates care plan updates and documents on the progress towards goals per unit policy.

 • Maintains competence in performing procedures involved with the management of aggressive or potentially aggressive patients.

 • Leads by coaching, training, and oversight of the medication management and certified medication aid programs for crisis services.

 • Oversees the care of medications in crisis services.

 • Is knowledgeable regarding managed care implications - precertification and utilization review procedures.

 • Assists with crisis services placement, where applicable.

 • Provides consultation regarding behavioral health issues as needed to other departments.

 • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and other agencies.

 • Provides consultation regarding behavioral health or medical issues as needed to staff/departments.

 • Assists management with performance appraisal of unit staff.

 • Assists with designated management duties.

 • Assists with coaching/counseling staff as appropriate.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program BSN Degree preferred

 

Experience: One (1) year of mental health clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency

 

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions



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