Staffing - Staffing Coordinator

Harmony, 1655 Yarrow St, Lakewood, Colorado, United States of America Req #2329

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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Staffing Coordinator

The primary responsibility of your job position is to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget and census and following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete and communicate monthly nursing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units

• Managing call-ins or vacancies on the floor for all CNAs, LPNs and RNs

• Report excess tardiness or absenteeism (following current attendance policy) to Director of Nursing Services

• Work with Director of Nursing when scheduling modified work duty employees in accordance with work restrictions and facility policy

• Answer employee calls regarding staffing/scheduling functions

• Manage resident appointments (scheduling them, finding providers, scheduling/finding transportation, doing insurance verifications as needed, etc.)

• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors

• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes

• Perform all other duties, as assigned

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm

Build relationships with all types of people

Influencing

Communicate effectively

Executing

Self-directed

Ability to organize and prioritize

Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding

Detail oriented and follow through

Strategic Thinking

Solve problems effectively

Creative in coming up with options and variety

Curiosity and desire to learn

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must understand PPDs

• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment

• Must be knowledgeable of supply practices, procedures, and guidelines

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• On-the-job training provided

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education (or its equivalent).

• May be required to possess an active unrestricted CNA or nursing license in the state of Colorado

JOB TRAINING:

• How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 6 months

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in all areas of the facility.

• Moves intermittently during working hours

• Is subject to frequent interruptions.

• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

• Communicates with the maintenance personnel, nursing staff, and other department directors.

• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination

• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

OTHER:

• Classification: non-exempt

Vivage/Wellage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.