What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staffing Coordinator position at Regency Care of Arlington?
Purpose:
To ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget, census, and as may be directed by the facility.
Qualifications:
- Must have, at a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent. Associates Degree preferred.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain a current listing of all resident care employee phone numbers.
- Work with Director of Nursing and HR when scheduling modified work duty employees in accordance with work restrictions and facility policy.
- Assist employees with accurate completion of forms pertinent to scheduling and staffing.
- Complete monthly nursing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units.
- Consult with nursing department staff and supervisors concerning the staffing/scheduling needs to reduce/eliminate problems.
- Complete and post work sheets/time schedules.
- Answer employee calls regarding staffing/scheduling functions. Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
- Answer applicant calls regarding position availability and coordinate interviews as deemed appropriate.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
- Ensure newly hired nursing staff has time cards and schedules prior to first day of work.
- Assist in interviewing CNA's when requested.
- Confirm license/certification and current standing with state approved agencies for all new hires prior to orientation date.
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent employee information.
- Assist with maintaining records of current certifications/licenses for nursing department employees.
- Assist with record keeping for facility in-service education, and orientation classes for newly hired personnel.
- Performs other related assignments as required.
- Adhere to all Regency Care of Arlington staffing policies.
Shift Needed: Days
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS ONLY!
- Medical Plan: Major Medical Insurance with HSA plan and prescription coverage
- Dental Plan: Met Life Voluntary Dental Plan (various levels of coverage available)
- Vision Plan: Met Life VSP Network (various levels of coverage available)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance (Voluntary Supplemental Term life is offered and available through Lincoln Financial Group)
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance is available through Lincoln Financial Group
- Paid-time-off (to be used for vacation, holiday, illness, etc.)
