Staffing Coordinator

LONG TERM HEALTHCARE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LONG TERM HEALTHCARE is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to ensure proper staffing at all times in the facility, meeting federal, state, and local regulations and census guidelines. You will maintain the master schedule, complete monthly and daily staffing records, assist payroll verification, and report hazards or equipment issues while upholding infection control and safety practices.

Strong communication with leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures adequate number of staff are scheduled at all times to meet Guest needs and regulations.
• Maintains master schedule and log of all clinical staff schedule worked hours.
• Assists payroll coordinator with accuracy and verification of all hours worked by nursing staff.
• Reports hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Maintains infection control and standard precautions.
• Responds promptly to call lights and communicates with Guests, families and staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the Staffing Coordinator ensures proper staffing is kept at all times in the facility to meet the needs of the Guests while in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, budgetary and census guidelines.

Essential Functions

1. 1. Assures adequate number of staff are scheduled at all times to meet the Guest’s needs as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
2. 2. Assures monthly and daily staffing records are completed on time.
3. 3. Secures coverage for vacancy shift, open positions, vacations and staff call-offs.
4. 4. Maintains master schedule and log of all clinical staff schedule worked hours.
5. 5. Assists the payroll coordinator with accuracy and verification of all hours worked by nursing staff.
6. 6. Records employee attendance and communicates with DON and ADON when issues arise.
7. 7. Assists the Administrator and other department heads with the daily operations of the entire facility.
8. 8. May be assigned temporary or long term assignments in various departments.
9. 9. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply issues to appropriate persons.
10. 10. Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard precautions are maintained at all times.
11. 11. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment andsupplies.
12. 12. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in an manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
13. 13. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
14. 14. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.
15. 15. Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.
16. 16. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
17. 17. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization.
18. 18. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
19. 19. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
20. 20. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
21. 21. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the organization.
22. 22. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
23. 23. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives andfindings.
24. 24. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two years of related experience.