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Nursing Unit Clerk - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU
Location:
Iowa City, IA
Description:
* * The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC) to perform clerical, reception, and related duties relative to nursing care and services to patients.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships * Utilizes and maintains electronic communication systems to ensure communication among the health care team members and patients/families, including text pagers, locator badges, wireless phones, and other new systems * Provides information and direction to health care personnel and visitors coming to the unit, answers the telephone; takes and delivers messages and assists in keeping White Boards updated at least daily as appropriate * Helps to answer call lights, maintain call-light system, and relay information in a timely manner to appropriate team members * Proficient in navigating web-based resources and using online clinical and business applications * Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit * Maintains accurate census information; (e.g., timely ADT entry into IDX, Premise bed board activities, correct level of accommodation charges, and census reconciliation) * Processes patient charges including batching charges in a timely manner, as appropriate * Notifies appropriate health care professionals of a patient admission and prepares the required forms with patient identification information * Completes and maintains hospital and nursing records * Uses appropriate medical terminology and symbols, i.e. verbal, written and electronic * Assists health care providers in scheduling patient tests and appointments * Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy * Assists staff during emergencies, and other patient cares and services as directed * Maintains a process for ordering, obtaining, and storing supplies that is cost effective and meets unit needs * Participates in unit staff meetings and in-services * Performs other projects or tasks as assigned Aptitudes required in order to perform responsibilities: * Work in an environment with conflicting demands and/or priorities and rushed and/or urgent timelines * Manage multiple assignments and provide quick reaction and immediate response to emergencies * Maintain attention to detail over extended period of time and continually be aware of variations in changing situations * Strong communication skills and a tolerance for an active work environment with potential for negative behavior * Work well with all levels and types of people Percent of Time: 50-100%Schedule: 20-40 hours per week, day and night shifts, every third weekend and every other holidayLocation: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH)Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-planBenefits 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 * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Required Qualifications: * Graduation from high school and any combination of clerical experience, health care experience and/or post high school education which totals one year, or * Any combination of clerical experience and/or health care experience which totals two years. Desired Qualifications: * Preferred candidates will possess: 6 months of clerical experience, public contact/customer service experience, medical terminology knowledge, proficiency in MS Word, and proficiency in MS Excel. Excellent communication skills 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 subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact Megan Garton at XXXX@uiowa.edu. Additional Information * Classification Title: Nursing Unit Clerk * Appointment Type: Merit * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5 Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: XXXX@uiowa.eduThe University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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April 19 on Broadbean
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