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FTE : 1.000000
Shift : Afternoons 10a-630p Monday - Friday
Location : RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary :
Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Patient Care Services Staffing Coordinator to join our team. This key role will be responsible for ensuring that patient care departments are adequately staffed with qualified personnel to meet patient needs and optimize operational efficiency. The Staffing Coordinator will collaborate closely with management and clinical staff to facilitate scheduling, workforce planning, and staff support. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope / duties / licensure.
Required Experience :
Preferred Experience :
- Previous experience in staffing coordination or human resources within a healthcare environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of healthcare staffing regulations and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships among staff and management.
- Proficiency in electronic scheduling systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of labor laws and compliance regulations related to staffing is a plus.
Required Licensure / Education :
Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, or a related fieldTeam member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others)Preferred Licensure / Education :
Bachelor's degree preferred
Compensation :
Minimum hourly rate : $21.49
Maximum hourly rate : $25.82
Responsibilities :
Essential Job Duties :
Develop and manage staffing schedules for patient care departments, ensuring optimal coverage and compliance with organizational policies.Collaborate with department managers to assess staffing needs, manage vacancies, and plan for seasonal or fluctuating patient volumes.Maintain accurate records of staff availability, leave requests, and shifts worked to ensure proper staffing levels at all times.Communicate effectively with nursing and clinical staff regarding schedule changes, staffing adjustments, and any issues that may arise.Assist in the onboarding and orientation process for new staff members, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.Monitor staffing metrics and report on trends related to overtime, vacancy rates, and staff turnover to inform management decisions.Participate in meetings with leadership to discuss staffing strategies, challenges, and solutions. These are duties that MUST be performed in this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others)Nonessential Job Duties :
Develop and manage staffing schedules for patient care departments, ensuring optimal coverage and compliance with organizational policies.Collaborate with department managers to assess staffing needs, manage vacancies, and plan for seasonal or fluctuating patient volumes.Maintain accurate records of staff availability, leave requests, and shifts worked to ensure proper staffing levels at all times.Communicate effectively with nursing and clinical staff regarding schedule changes, staffing adjustments, and any issues that may arise.Assist in the onboarding and orientation process for new staff members, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.Monitor staffing metrics and report on trends related to overtime, vacancy rates, and staff turnover to inform management decisions.Participate in meetings with leadership to discuss staffing strategies, challenges, and solutions. These are duties that MUST be performed in this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others)Education : Essential :
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMARiverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information :
Exposure / Sensory Requirements :
Exposure :
Chemicals : Refer to MSDS SheetsVideo Display Terminals : ExtremeBlood and Body Fluids : Minimal potential due to very restricted direct patient contact.TB or Airborne Pathogens : Minimal potential due to very restricted direct patient contact.Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :
Speech : Required to communicate with physicians, patients, staff and hospitals.Vision : Needed to see MIS display, graphic lines for documentation, read printouts of reports, names on charts and forms.Smell : Needed for electrical / fire safety, detect presence of ETOH on patients and visitors. Hearing : Needed for telephone communication, hear intercom system from patient rooms and front door.Touch : Required to manipulate and operate office equipment and tools.Activity / Lifting Requirements :
Average Hours per Week : 40Shift : DaysPercentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to :
Sit : 68%Twist : 10%Stand : 20%Crawl : 0%Walk : 10%Kneel : 2%Lift : 5%Drive : 2%Squat : 5%Climb : 1%Bend : 5%Reach above shoulders : 2%The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :
Up to 10 lbs : FrequentlyUp to 20 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 35 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 50 lbs : Not RequiredUp to 75 lbs : Not RequiredUp to 100 lbs : Not RequiredOver 100lbs : Not requiredDescribe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements :
Carry records from place to place, waist high approx 10-15'.Lift supplies from floor to cabinets, about 3-4'.Lift / carry supplies from utility rooms to counter and office.Carry stacks of chairs waist high approx 5-15'. In an emergency, could be required to carry a fire extinguisher down / up 3 flights of stairs and several hundred yards.Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity :
Sit : 120Twist : 10Stand : 30Crawl : 0Walk : 10Kneel : 5Lift : 2Drive : 0Squat : 5Climb : 1Bend : 15Reach above shoulders : 2Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) :
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.Normal weight : 5- 10 lbs-occasionallyPushing and pulling normal weight : 5-100lbs occasionally.Fine Manipulation : Writing and computer keyboard.Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control :
NoneEnvironmental Factors and Special Hazards :
Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours : 8Outside hours : 0Temperature : Normal RangeLighting : AverageNoise levels : AverageHumidity : DryAtmosphere : OdorsSpecial Hazards : Radiation, Chemical
Chemical -drugs / work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.Protective Clothing Required : As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.
Salary : $21 - $26
