Nursing Unit Clerk Adult Psychiatry Unit (7Rc) - 100% Days/Evenings

7RC is separated into a12-bed mood disorder unit and a 13-bed general adult psychiatry unit. We utilize an evidence-based, patient-centered, interdisciplinary approach, with contributions from physicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, master-level therapists, nurses, social workers, dieticians, occupational and recreational therapists, all striving to work collaboratively with patients and families to provide the best possible care. 7RCP features a new and collaborative position, Behavioral Health Consultant, with a goal to elevate the patient and team outcomes. Evidence-based therapeutic modalities utilized on the unit include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care.

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

• Helps to answer call lights, maintain call-light system, and relay information in a timely manner to appropriate team members.
• Assists health care providers in scheduling patient tests and appointments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships.
• Participates in unit staff meetings and in-services.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate census information; (e.g., timely ADT entry into IDX, Premise bed board activities, correct level of accommodation charges, and census reconciliation).
• Maintains a process for ordering, obtaining, and storing supplies that is cost effective and meets unit needs.
• Uses appropriate medical terminology and symbols, i.e. verbal, written and electronic.
• Completes and maintains hospital and nursing records.
• Assists staff during emergencies, and other patient cares and services as directed.
• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit.
• Performs other projects or tasks as assigned.
• Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy.
• Proficient in navigating web-based resources and using online clinical and business applications.

Aptitudes Required In Order To Perform Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills and a tolerance for an active work environment with potential for negative behavior.
• Manage multiple assignments and provide quick reaction and immediate response to emergencies.
• Work in an environment with conflicting demands and/or priorities and rushed and/or urgent timelines.
• Work well with all levels and types of people.
• Maintain attention to detail over extended period of time and continually be aware of variations in changing situations.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 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.®

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Days and Evenings, 2 out of 4 weekends and rotating holidays.

Location: Roy Carver Pavilion

Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Benefits Highlights

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• 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

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Any combination of clerical experience and/or health care experience which totals two years.
• Graduation from high school and any combination of clerical experience, health care experience and/or post high school education which totals one year, or

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Public contact/customer service experience
• Medical terminology knowledge
• 6 months of clerical experience

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.

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions regarding this position please contact Lindsey Fudge at [email protected]

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.

Applicant selected for position, if external, must be available to attend a 2-3 week orientation session Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - .4:30 PM

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Classification Title: Nursing Unit Clerk

Compensation

• Pay Level: 05

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: Healthcare