Nursing Unit Coordinator

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Nursing Unit Coordinator for Anamosa State Penitentiary to perform para-professional nursing duties under LPN/RN supervision, including medication administration and documentation.

The role supports medication supply management, training participation, and adherence to organizational standards within a corrections environment. Day and evening shifts are available, with emphasis on patient safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time clerical work experience involving the use of medical terminology.
• Experience in the state executive branch with roles like Resident Treatment Worker or Pharmacy Assistant that involves nursing care or medical services qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Unit Coordinator duties under the direction of an LPN/RN.
• Ensure proper administration and documentation of medications.
• Stock supplies, check expiration dates, and attend required trainings.

Skills

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Clerical work

Job description

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $2,500 recruitment bonus.

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $2,500 recruitment bonus.

Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Nursing Unit Coordinator!

Positions are for the day and evening shift.

We are looking for a nursing unit coordinator that has Medication passing experience.

This position would perform para-professional nursing duties under the direction of an LPN/RN.

Y ou would need to ensure proper administration and documentation of medications.

You would be required to stock supplies, check expiration dates, order medication cards, and attend training as required.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals.

Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities.

You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

The equivalent of two years of full-time clerical work experience involving the use of medical terminology;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience as a Resident Treatment Worker, Pharmacy Assistant or a position providing nursing care or clerical work in a state institution providing medical services shall be considered qualified.