Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Iowa

Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Nursing Manager - Neuropsychiatry Unit (2JPW)
  • Neuropsychiatry Unit (2JPW) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Department Director. 

     Position Specific Summary

    Provide managerial and clinical leadership for the Neuropsychiatry Inpatient Unit (2JPW). Candidates will ensure that all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods and resources to accomplish their performance objectives.  

    2JPW is a 19-bed adult unit that provides care for patient with general psychiatric conditions, with a particular emphasis on thought disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other psychotic disorders. 2JPW also provides specialized services for adult patients with an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental illness (IDMI) who display challenging behaviors.  The interdisciplinary treatment team includes physicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, master-level therapists, nurses, social workers, dieticians, occupational and recreational therapists, behavioral health consultants, and a cadre of specialists who collaborate with the treatment team to support the IDMI population.  

    Positions in this job family usually have limited involvement in direct patient care and focus their efforts in planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical education programs and research programs of clinical and health service departments.  

    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%

    Salary: 6A Professional and Scientific Pay Structure A | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

    Schedule: Generally 0700-1530 Monday to Friday, plus additional hours to meet the needs of the unit. Flexibility with regard to actual hours and days of work is required.

    Location: UIHC Main Campus

     Benefits Highlights:

    • 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

    For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

    Education or Equivalency Required

    • Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field. If Master’s Degree is in related field, Baccalaureate in Nursing is required. 
    • If qualified applicant does not have Master’s Degree in Nursing, the applicant will need to complete an advanced degree in nursing, health care administration, or business administration within five years of beginning this position. 
    • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa or ability to obtain an Iowa license by date of hire is required.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Considerable (3-5 years) experience in leadership/management roles to include prior experience working with regulatory bodies and survey readiness. 
    • Previous RN experience with the psychiatric patient population
    • Demonstrates skills for leading change and implementation of evidence based practice.
    • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary team leadership skills.
    • Must be proficient in computer software applications
    • Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body.  If not currently certified must seek certification in a role or specialty as soon as eligible to sit for the exam
    • Demonstrate job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Experience working with both medicine and psychiatric patient population
    • Previous experience working in a large academic medical center
    • Experience working in a union environment

    Please attach a resume as part of the application process.  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 Lindsey Fudge at lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu  

    References:
    • Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

    Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 

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Unit secretary
  • Encompass Health
  • Coralville, IA FULL_TIME
  • The Unit Secretary is responsible for : - Supporting the functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical duties. Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and visi...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Pleasant Hill, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionA career at MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. ...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Unit secretary
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Anamosa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager or Director, the Associate is expected to acquire an understanding of and proficiency of all functions for their assigned areas. The associat...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Huxley, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionA career at MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Indianola, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionA career at MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nursing Unit Secretary
  • Ah Rocky Mountain
  • Parker, CO
  • Job Description All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: n nn nn n Benefits from Day One n n Paid Da...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA/Telemetry Tech/Nursing Unit Secretary
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Tech/Nursing Secretary
  • Cone Health
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Overview: Provides basic patient care according to the skills and competency guidelines set by the N.C. Division of Faci...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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District Substitute Positions (Teacher, Nurse, Secretary)
  • Montgomery Township School District
  • Skillman, NJ
  • Description: Montgomery Township School District - District Substitute Positions - Montgomery Township School District J...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Unit Secretary>
  • Encompass Health
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • Encompass Health - 1200 West Albany Drive [Medical Office / Unit Clerk] As an Unit Secretary at Encompass Health, you'll...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Secretary
  • Cone Health
  • High Point, NC
  • Overview: Performs clerical and receptionist duties. Serves as the communication liaison for patients/family, nursing st...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA/Nursing Unit Secretary
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Durango, CO
  • Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier c...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Unit Secretary - Tele/Observation - Per Diem Evening
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Edison, NJ
  • Overview: How have you impacted someones life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on c...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Unit Secretary in Tampa, FL
The Unit Secretary duties include but are not limited to assisting nursing, admitting and medical records clinical tasks.
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Nursing Unit Secretary in Pierre, SD
The Technical Nursing Unit Secretary performs various activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.
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Nursing Unit Secretary in Springfield, MO
Performs routine clerical, receptionist and communication functions on the Nursing Unit and maintains safety in the patient's environment under the direction and supervision of the RN.
February 19, 2020