General Description
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services or SDC, performs recruitment and staffing in accordance with Facility policy and procedures. Essential Duties
1. Maintains a nursing department work schedule that adheres to the Facility’s staffto-resident ratio.
2. Administers Facility work rules, policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) in the scheduling of staff.
3. Reduces unscheduled vacancies by contacting available staff to cover shifts.
4. Completes and posts daily schedule per state regulations.
5. Supports adherence to Facility attendance, paid time off, leave of absence and FMLA policies.
6. Schedules and conducts interviews with internal and external nursing department candidates as needed.
7. Verifies absence/tardy forms are completed and forwarded to Human Resources in a timely manner.
8. Advises the Director of Nursing Services/SDC of outstanding issues, potential problems, and labor relations matters.
STANDARD REQUIRMENTS :
1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
4. Adheres to: a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
b. HIPAA regulations
c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory requirements. HISTORY: (A) 8/2012
d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.
e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job functions
5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged violations of residents’ rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.
7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.
Other Duties:
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. C.N.A. and/or staffing experience preferred.
A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, preemployment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation(s). HISTORY: (A) 8/2012 Skill(s):
Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required. Experience: One year experience preferred.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT ATTENTION TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN OR DISABILITY.
