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RN-Mental Health Unit

CompanyUnityPoint Health
LocationWaterloo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 15, 2026
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About the Role

Overview

RN - Mental Health Unit

Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA

Full-time, Nights

7p-7a

 

Shift Differentials: 

$5.00/hour from 3p-11p, $7.50/hour from 11p-7a, additional $7.50/hour on weekends

 

Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

 

The MHU is a 21-bed adult inpatient unit accepting a wide range of diagnoses from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and behavioral disturbances. All of our rooms are private and monitored 24/7 by camera. We follow a multidisciplinary team approach for each patient. The care team includes: psychiatrist, ARNP, RN, social work/mental health counselors, discharge navigator, occupational therapy services, patient care techs and safety techs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care at Registered Nurse or LPN skill level, in collaboration with the Medical Plan of Care, with a minimum of assistance.
  • To function as primary care leader, associate, or charge nurse so that optimum quality of patient care is maintained according to the philosophy and objectives of Allen Hospital.
  • To exercise accountability responsibility, authority, autonomy, and act as a role model and resource person with expanded theory and expertise

Qualifications

  • Current RN or LPN license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate the nursing care delivered to a group of patients.
  • Ability to assume responsibility for personal and professional growth. Able to meet the physical demands on file in the Human Resources Department.
Key Skills
Nursing carePatient assessmentMental health nursingInpatient careMultidisciplinary team collaborationPsychiatric nursingBehavioral healthCharge nurse dutiesCare planningPatient monitoring
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Paid time offParental leave401k matchingEmployee recognition programDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid holidaysShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityPet insuranceDaily payTuition reimbursementAdoption assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients in an inpatient mental health unit. They will function as a primary care leader or charge nurse to ensure high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
174
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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