Unit Coordinator - VCA

Kindred Healthcare • San Jose, CA

5d • $22 - $28

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the direction of the Clinical Manger, coordinates staffing for SAU unit. Serves as a liaison between the nursing office and other SAU departments. Assists the nursing administration with reports staffing variances and scheduling. Provides essential clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the nursing unit. This position assists with maintenance of medical records.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Support a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate ability to respond effectively in emergency or high-stress situations
• Participates in SAU committees as needed.
• Attends all mandatory in services and staff meetings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation practices
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for interaction with patients, families, and staff
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use hospital information systems including Excel, Adobe and Word
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year’s experience as staffing coordinator, unit secretary, and/or nursing assistant in Long-Term Care preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies with the Clinical Manager or designee the number and level of personnel required to provide patient care, initiates change in personnel and assignment as directed.
• Ensures times are entered on the nursing department time sheets. Initiates changes and corrections as necessary by confirming with staff.
• Verifies staffing for shifts and may communicate staffing needs to the staffing office
• May type schedules and forms
• Complete schedule and completes daily staffing sheets.
• Demonstrates competency and practice behavior in areas of staffing variances.
• Reports staffing problems and unusual situations to the Clinical Manager or designee and keeps her/him informed of situations requiring follow-up or immediate attention.
• Reports any employee absences, scheduling and tardy issues to the Clinical Manager or designee for corrective and possibly disciplinary action.
• Review applicants for open positions within the nursing department, set up applicants with interviews.
• Coordinates with Human Resources in the hire process and orientation of new employees.
• Perform clerical duties to support the nursing unit, including answering phones, taking messages, and responding to call lights
• Disassemble and route patient charts to medical records following discharge, scan and ensure medical records are routed when chart thinning
• Adhere to corporate compliance policies and professional standards in all duties
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information at all times
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Benefits

• ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees