University of Iowa Health Care

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT) - 50%

University of Iowa Health Care  •  Iowa City, IA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT) - 50%-(26003997)

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking Psychiatric Nursing Assistants to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.

Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3BT):

This Unit is a 15-bed secure unit that serves adult patients who have acute physical illnesses in conjunction with an acute psychiatric disorder. 3BT is one of only a few such specialized medical/psychiatric units in the country.

Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: 20 hours per week, rotating shift times, expected to work rotating holidays and every other weekend or the equivalent number of hours in 4-week schedule
Location: Boyd Tower (BT)

Benefits Highlights:

  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe 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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Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience defusing volatile situations
  • Be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Have strong written communication skills with experience providing customer service relations
  • Previous patient care experience in a Mental Health setting is highly desired

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For questions or additional information, please contact Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu

Primary Location

Iowa City

Job

Patient Care Providers

Organization

Healthcare

Schedule

Regular
Part-time

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2026, 8:11:15 PM
University of Iowa Health Care

About University of Iowa Health Care

WE CARE Core Values

Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.

Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.

Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.

Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.

Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.

Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.

Mission

Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:

• Pioneering discovery

• Innovative interprofessional education

• Delivery of superb clinical care

• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment

University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:

• Preventing and curing disease

• Improving health and well-being

Vision

World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.

World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.

For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.

Recognitions/ Awards

In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Iowa City, Iowa
Year Founded
1904
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