Nursing Unit Clerk - Orthopedics - North Liberty Campus (100% Monday-Friday 0600-1430)
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025.This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services.The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching, and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships.UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of:Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

The North Liberty Campus is seeking passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic team as we open our new inpatient unit. This fast-paced acute care unit is designed to provide exceptional care to a diverse group of orthopedic patients. The team will care for individuals recovering from a wide range of orthopedic surgeries and procedures, such as joint replacements, fracture repairs, spinal surgeries, and more. With 36 large private patient rooms and cutting-edge facilities, we are committed to offering the highest standard of care to our community, helping patients recover and thrive.

At North Liberty Campus, we believe in the power of collaborative teamwork and providing holistic, patient-centered care. Every member of our team plays a critical role in ensuring our patients receive not only expert clinical treatment but also compassionate, personalized support to maximize their quality of life during recovery. If you are dedicated to clinical excellence and passionate about improving lives, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in a supportive, thriving environment.

Why Work With Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology, designed to deliver top-quality orthopedic care.

• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development by providing comprehensive resources and ongoing education to help you achieve your career goals.

• Team-Centered Approach: We foster a healthy, positive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are the core of everything we do, empowering our staff to make a real difference.

• Patient-Centered Care: We pride ourselves on offering individualized, compassionate care that focuses on the whole person, ensuring our patients feel supported throughout their recovery journey.

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance, offering flexible scheduling options in a supportive environment that values your well-being.

At North Liberty Campus, you will be part of an exciting new chapter where your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients. Join us as we grow and transform healthcare together!

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 behavio

• Work well with all levels and types of people

Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week

Schedule: Evening Shift, weekend and holiday rotation as assigned

Location: North Liberty, IA

Holidays to be discussed in interview.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa

• Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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

Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact abagail-sojka@uiowa.edu

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.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nursing Unit Clerk

• Appointment Type: Merit

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nursing Unit Clerk
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Abby Sojka Kestas
• Contact Email: abagail-sojka@uiowa.edu

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