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Nursing Unit Coordinator

Salary

$41,100.80 - $60,174.40 Annually

Location

Fort Dodge - 50501 - Webster County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00881

Agency

252 Corrections - Fort Dodge Correctional Facility

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

Schedules appointments for services at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as indicated by physician orders.

- Prepares the needed documentation and materials for pre-review by UIHC staff.

- Reviews files in order to prioritize and make the appropriate referrals.

- Notifies and coordinates with other departments of the appointments either verbally and/or in written communication with a weekly trip sheet to include Health Services trip calendar and IMCC database UIHC admissions calendar.

Responsible for scheduling daily work flow in the health services clinic area.

- Generate schedules for nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, lab, dental, psychiatrist, etc.

- Coordinates with security transport officers to assure incarcerated individuals (I/I) are escorted to health services for their scheduled appointments.

Filing and or scanning of medical documents into the medical record (EMR and or hard copy)

- Request/Contact local hospital and specialty clinic medical records for dictated notes from off site appointments for I/Is for continuity of care.

Ensure proper administration and documentation of medications.

- Administer medications and treatments accurately.

- Clean medication carts.

- Deliver medication to units as needed.

- Performs basic clinical duties such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressures, pulse oximeter, vision screenings.

- Documents in medical records according to DOC standards.

- Collaboratively coordinates and works with the LPN/RN.

- Answer phone calls and direct to appropriate staff.

- Be aware of and comply with all policies/procedures.

Attend training, in-service and meetings as directed.

- Coordinates and assists in scheduled activities for I/Is.

- May perform housekeeping tasks in order to maintain cleanliness of the health services area.

- Completion of Mandatory reporter.

- Completion of CPR/First Aid.

- Completes DOC medication administration course every 3 years.

- Any other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet the selective requirement as well as the minimum qualifications to qualify for referral.

Selectives

116 Certified Nurse Aide/Orderly

Requires 6 months’ experience as a CNA.

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.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/NursingUnitCoordinator-02000-82000.pdf)

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

+ Yes - I understand and agree

+ No

02

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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How many years do you have of full-time clerical work experience involving the use of medical terminology?

+ I do not have any full-time clerical work experience involving the use of medical terminology

+ Less than two years of full-time clerical work experience involving the use of medical terminology

+ Two years or more of full-time clerical work experience involving the use of medical terminology

04

Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classifications of Resident Treatment Worker, Pharmacy Assistant or in a classification (State of Iowa) providing nursing care or clerical work in a state institution providing medical services?

+ I am not a State of Iowa employee

+ I do not have any experience in the classifications listed

+ Less than 12 months of work experience in the classifications listed

+ Twelve months or more of experience in the classifications listed

05

Selective 116 (Certified Nurse Aide/Orderly)

Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience as a CNA?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

252 Corrections - Fort Dodge Correctional Facility

Address

1550 L St

Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/fdcf

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