Central Supply Coordinator
About The Position
The Central Supply Coordinator is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department based on resident needs, budget, census, and applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The role carries delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties. The coordinator also assists residents with scheduling, loading, transporting, and unloading for medical appointments and scheduled outings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The position works throughout the facility and involves frequent interaction with residents, employees, families, visitors, medical and nursing staff, department supervisors, and government personnel. Work may extend beyond normal duty hours, include weekends or temporary coverage in other positions, and require call-back during emergencies. The role also involves physical activity and potential exposure to hazards and infectious materials present in a care facility.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license in the current state, as applicable.
- Must be insurable under company policy.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
- Must meet the facility's general health requirements, including mental and physical examination.
- Must have adequate sight and hearing, with prosthetics permitted, to perform the position's requirements.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
- May occasionally be required to lift up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in health care or geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Complete and communicate the monthly nursing schedule, coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units.
- Manage call-ins and floor vacancies for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs.
- Report excess tardiness or absenteeism to the Director of Nursing Services in accordance with the attendance policy.
- Coordinate scheduling for employees on modified work duty with the Director of Nursing, following work restrictions and facility policy.
- Answer employee calls regarding staffing and scheduling.
- Manage resident appointments, including scheduling appointments and providers, arranging transportation, and completing insurance verifications as needed.
- Demonstrate a passion for caring in interactions with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
- Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and continuing education programs.
- Prepare schedules completely and promptly for review by the Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist residents with scheduling, loading, transporting, and unloading for medical appointments and scheduled outings.
- Work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, in other positions temporarily when necessary, and respond to call-back during emergency conditions.
- Assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
