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Nursing Unit Clerk - Stead Family Children's Hospital Picu
University Of Iowa
Iowa City , IA 52246
Posted 2 months ago
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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 assignedAptitudes 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 peoplePercent of Time: 60%Schedule: 24 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday Nights 1900-0730Location: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 hereRequired 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 skillsApplication 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 megan-garton@uiowa.edu.Additional Information * Classification Title: Nursing Unit Clerk * Appointment Type: Merit * Schedule: Part-timeCompensation * Pay Level: 5Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu