Staffing Coordinator Patients Relations Rep

Description Kindred Hospital Clear Lake is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care. Job Summary Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, coordinates staffing for all nursing units. Verifies licenses and certification. Serves as a liaison between the nursing office and other hospital departments. Assists the nursing administration with reports staffing variances, and scheduling. Actively participates in recruitment activities for nursing services. Essential Functions Develop and maintain nursing department staffing records including cancellation list, float log, master schedule, attendance records. Identify with the CCO or designee the number and level of personnel required to provide patient care, and initiate changes in personnel and assignment as directed. Maintain the accuracy of the nursing payroll time sheets. Initiate changes and corrections as necessary. Complete schedule and daily staffing sheets. Demonstrate competency and practice behavior in areas of staffing variances. Report staffing problems and unusual situations to the CCO or designee and keep informed of situations requiring follow up or immediate attention. Report employee absences, scheduling and tardy issues to the CCO or designee for corrective and possibly disciplinary action. Maintain and verify copies of current licensure, CPR and ACLS (if applicable) for nursing staff, as appropriate. Maintain employees’ file on annual skills competencies, annual hospital updates and other educational competencies as directed by the CCO/designee. Handle registry staffing according to staffing needs. Maintain registry competencies, billing records, and sign-in sheets for registry: check charges for accuracy and liaise with registry companies. Review applicants for open positions within the nursing department and set up applicants with interviews. Participate in recruitment activities for nursing services as directed by the CCO. Coordinate with Human Resources during the hire process and orientation of new employees. Participate in hospital committees as needed. Schedule and participate in in-services as appropriate. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Zero percent time required to travel. Must read, write, and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (Preferred). Licenses/Certifications None Experience One-year experience as staffing coordinator in acute care hospital preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kindred