LPN Staffing Coordinator/Infection Preventionist

PACS

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is 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 facility administration. This role also involves infection prevention responsibilities within the facility.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• 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 willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department.
• Meet the needs of the residents based on budget and census.
• Maintain a current listing of all resident care employee phone numbers.
• Update the business office with current posting of all department managers’ phone numbers.
• Maintain daily tardiness and absenteeism calendars.
• Report employees with excess tardiness or absenteeism to the Director of Nursing Services (DNS).
• Work with the Human Resource Director and DNS when scheduling modified work duty employees.
• Complete necessary nursing department employee records upon hiring, job reclassification, and discharge.
• Assist employees in accurate completion of forms pertinent to scheduling and staffing.
• Complete the monthly nursing schedule, coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units.
• Complete and post work sheets/time schedules and coordinate variances with the DNS.
• Assist in the completion and filing of designated reports.
• Perform miscellaneous duties pertaining to staffing and assist nursing supervisory personnel.
• Answer employee calls regarding staffing/scheduling functions and prepare written correspondence.
• Answer applicant calls regarding position availability and coordinate interviews.
• Ensure newly hired nursing staff have time cards and schedules prior to their orientation date.
• Assist in obtaining nursing care staff information needed for daily posting requirements.
• Consult with nursing department staff and supervisors concerning staffing/scheduling needs.
• Make written/oral reports/recommendations to the DNS concerning staffing and scheduling issues.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel.
• Ensure administrative functions are carried out promptly for an efficient operation.
• Assist in standardizing the methods by which work will be accomplished.
• Review complaints and grievances pertinent to scheduling and staffing and make necessary reports to the DNS.
• Attend various committee meetings of the facility (safety, recruitment and retention, etc.) as required.
• Collect and assemble/compile records for committee/DNS review, as requested, and prepare reports of nursing department labor issues.
• Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed.
• Assist in interviewing CNAs when requested.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Assist in record-keeping and documentation of attendance and tardiness for employee performance appraisals.
• 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.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates.
• Provide each newly hired nursing personnel with an orientation schedule and assign a staff member to provide orientation.
• Facilitate a quality orientation program by communicating the new hire orientation schedule to unit managers and staff.
• Attend in-service training programs as scheduled.
• Assist with record-keeping for facility in-service education and orientation classes.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.
• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when operating office equipment.
• Ensure nursing supervisory supplies are replenished in work areas as necessary and report equipment/supply needs.
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment and supplies are properly stored.
• Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, dress, grooming practices, color, sex, childbirth, breast feeding, medical conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, military service, member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disabilities mental and physical, and other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, including consideration for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED