Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in West Des Moines, IA

Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the psychiatric unit. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and psychiatric staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of psychiatric patient clinical records, and writes reports on psychiatric staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Ottumwa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    As a psychiatric nurse (RN PSYCH), you will work to improve or support the mental and physical well-being of people with mental health or behavioral conditions. You will care for patients with mental disorders, facilitating social and emotional treatments, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating progress. Working closely with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals, as well as patients' families, you will maintain a supportive and safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and de-escalation techniques. Your care will be supplemented by support groups, social activities, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the patient's condition.

    Minimum Requirements

    • At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
    • Active RN license

    Benefits

    The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:
    • Private housing or generous housing allowance
    • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
    • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
    • Competitive salaries
    • Referral bonuses
    • Travel reimbursement
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Direct deposit/free checking
    • Unlimited free CE credits
  • 26 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit
  • ccn
  • Ottumwa, IA OTHER
  • Job DescriptionAs a psychiatric nurse (RN PSYCH), you will work to improve or support the mental and physical well-being of people with mental health or behavioral conditions. You will care for patien...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Nurse
  • Clive Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Clive, IA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity: 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm - 7:30am This opportunity is either full time (36hrs/week) or part time (24hrs/week), offers full benefits and options to...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-10323PT
  • UCS Healthcare
  • Des Moines, IA PART_TIME
  • "UCS Healthcare values me as an employee." "I'm given the latitude to do my job." "UCS Healthcare is making a difference in our community." "My supervisor is caring and understanding and is rooting fo...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote)
  • QuickVisit
  • Des Moines, IA PART_TIME
  • Are you a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) interested in working remotely serving rural communities in Texas and Iowa? At QuickVisit, we are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nur...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • AMNHealthcare
  • OTTUMWA, IA FULL_TIME
  • This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and we...
  • 8 Days Ago

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0 Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs found in West Des Moines, IA area

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2232/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in IA. Take ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2196/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in IA. Take ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Remote
  • Rula Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Who we are Rula is a comprehensive behavioral health solution, dedicated to making mental health care work for everyone....
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2160/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in IA. Take ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote)
  • QuickVisit Urgent Care
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Are you a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) interested in working remotely serving rural communities ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Step-Down RN $2196/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Step-Down registered nurse for a travel assignment in IA. Take the nex...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2268/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in IA. Take ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Rehabilitation RN $1872/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Rehabilitation registered nurse for a travel assignment in IA. Take th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Most of the city is in Polk County, with slivers extending into Dallas and Warren counties. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 56,609. West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the tenth-largest city in Iowa. It ranked 94th in Money magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" in 2008, 77th and 57th on the 100 Best Places to Live in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and 18th on the Hipster Cities of 2015. West Des Moines is located at 41°34′25...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs
$91,924 to $125,605
West Des Moines, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago