Nursing Unit Clerk Pediatric Med Surg L9 (50 Weekends)

The University of Iowa Health Care 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

Aptitudesrequired 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%
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 1600-0230 holidays per unit guidelines
Location:Stead Family Childrens Hospital (SFCH)
Merit Pay Plan: 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
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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.

• 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 uploada 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 of10calendar 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