Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC) Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP) 60 M-F 1430-2230
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Job Summary
University of Iowa Healthcarerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursings Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit 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
Percent of Time: 60% - 24 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday 3 8-hour shifts per week 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm holidays as assigned by unit leadership
Location: University Campus
Merit Pay Plan
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
- Fringe benefits 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 Iowaclickhere
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
6 months of clerical experience
Public contact/customer service experience
Medical terminology knowledge
Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
Excellent communication skills
A resume is required as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum or 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. For more information please reach out to Kylie Guy at Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Computer Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Terminology
- Front Desk
- Transcription
- Filing
- Order Entry
- Word Processing
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
