Nursing Unit Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4845716) Apply  Nursing Unit Coordinator Salary $40,289.60 - $58,988.80 Annually Location Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02379 Agency 245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility Opening Date 02/24/2025 Closing Date 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Paula.Meade@iowa.gov or (641) 841 -7142 + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy. Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, www.newtongov.org , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella, www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, www.redrockarea.com , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, www.iowaspeedway.com , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, www.knoxvilleraceway.com , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville. At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. 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. This position will work 2pm to 10pm with every other weekend off. This position will perform basic clinical duties such as taking temperature, respirations, pulse, blood pressure, vision screenings, etc. T his position will assist in canning medical information into the database, schedule next day appointments for Dental, Medical, Nursing, Eye doctor, etc. This position will administer medications and treatments accurately to incarcerated individuals. This position will clean medication cart, delivery pill medication to Unit A and B. Tuesday through Friday, process medication totes from Central Pharmacy, noting any discrepancies. This position will process weekly orders of provision stock, check expiration dates on medications in Health Services, order weekly patient specific medications cards. Will be responsible to put notes on computer in medical records and answer phone calls and direct to the appropriate staff and other duties as assigned, Come join the team at Newton Correctional Facility. 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 thislink to view the job description. 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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 03 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 Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility Address 307 S 60th Ave W Box 218 Newton, Iowa, 50208 Website https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/ncf Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email