Nursing Unit Coordinator

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Corrections, Anamosa State Penitentiary, invites applications for a Nursing Unit Coordinator on the evening shift. The role involves para-professional nursing duties under the supervision of LPN/RN and ensuring proper administration and documentation of medications.

Candidates should have medication passing experience and be prepared to stock supplies, check expiration dates, order medication cards and participate in required trainings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform para-professional nursing duties under the direction of a LPN/RN.
• Ensure proper administration and documentation of medications.

Job description

Job Description

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!

Position is for 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 a LPN/RN.

You 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.