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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Psychiatric Nursing Asst II - Behavioral Health Float Pool 50%25

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join University of Iowa as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II – Behavioral Health Float Pool in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plans

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II – Behavioral Health Float Pool.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II provides direct patient care and support to the nursing team by assisting with hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient safety. They also facilitate therapeutic relationships, document patient behavior, and intervene during potential crisis situations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I or in a similar role. Completion of an established Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Training Program or an equivalent program is required.

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Therapeutic communicationCrisis interventionVital signs monitoringPatient hygieneDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationEquipment maintenancePatient transportAttention to detailEmergency responseConflict management

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 24.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare roles.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About University of Iowa

Hospitals and Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans