Nursing Unit Coordinator: Med Admin & Care Coordination

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarinda Correctional Facility in Iowa seeks a Nursing Unit Coordinator to join our team. This role coordinates clinical and non-clinical activities and provides reception and clerical support for a nursing care unit.

The Nursing Unit Coordinator will ensure proper administration and documentation of medications and perform basic para-professional nursing duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Preference goes to applicants with medical experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of full-time clerical work experience involving medical terminology.
• Alternatively, current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year as a Resident Treatment Worker, Pharmacy Assistant, or similar nursing/clerical role in a state institution providing medical services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical and non-clinical activities and provides reception and clerical support for a nursing care unit.
• Ensures proper administration and documentation of medications.
• Performs basic para-professional nursing duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Medical terminology

Job description

Clarinda Correctional Facility in Iowa seeks a Nursing Unit Coordinator to join our team. This role coordinates clinical and non-clinical activities and provides reception and clerical support for a nursing care unit.

The Nursing Unit Coordinator will ensure proper administration and documentation of medications and perform basic para-professional nursing duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Preference goes to applicants with medical experience in a clinical setting.