Make a Difference: Join Our Iowa City Nursing Team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Assessment
Conduct nursing assessments, evaluate high-risk indicators, and document findings accurately and promptly.

Provide direct medical evaluation and intervention as needed, maintaining a calm and professional presence.

Complete individualized nursing care plans for each patient admission.

Participate in and support medical discharge planning beginning at intake.

Medication Management
Administer and manage medications with accuracy, including during shift handoffs.

Collaborate with pharmacy and medical providers to ensure correct medication orders and MAR reconciliation.

Monitor for medication side effects or adverse reactions and intervene appropriately.

Collaboration & Treatment Planning
Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Contribute to comprehensive care plans that address medical, psychological, and recovery needs.

Serve as a liaison with external hospitals, providers, and families for coordinating medical care.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation in accordance with facility policy and regulatory standards.

Support compliance with all licensing and accreditation requirements related to nursing practice.

Base clinical decisions on professional guidelines, clinical standards, and evidence-based practices.

Milieu Support & Safety
Support a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, modeling professionalism and trauma-informed engagement.

Assist in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning alongside clinical and RSS teams.

Assist with other medical or program-related duties as needed to support patient care.

Minimum Qualifications
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment (required).

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing (required).

Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced degree (MSN, MPH).
Experience with trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, or medical withdrawal management.