Staffing Coordinator

Staffing Coordinator

Edison, NJ

Company Overview

It is our belief that the delivery of hospice care can be taken to a new level of excellence by those who understand the privilege of what it means to serve the terminally ill. Grace Healthcare Services was founded by a group of hospice professionals who value that opportunity and privilege. We are dedicated to advancing the quality of hospice care in the communities that we serve. Our promise is to utilize the inherent expertise of our staff to educate consumers and serve patients and families with the highest level of dignity and grace.

PURPOSE: The Staffing Coordinator develops and maintains the schedules of the Home Health Aides and Continuous Care nurses in accordance with census and patient need. The person in this position will also coordinate overall activity and initiate counseling when appropriate.

Job Description:

Develop, distribute and maintain daily schedules for all Aides and Continuous Care Staff in accordance with patient census, record all schedules in Brightree, Allscripts and on the Census Excel Workbook

Consult with Grace Healthcare Services (GHS) RN Case Managers on patient needs to determine optimum aide placement

Develop schedules that maximize regular work schedule hours and minimize outside agency usage

Review daily device log, report any discrepancies to Tablet Support

Submit to On Call/Triage the weekend and Monday schedules to Team

Obtain Staffing Manager's written approval for all staffing requests that are outside general scope

Assist with Aides New Hire Orientation, meet new hires to review proposing schedules

Participate in quarterly Aide In-Service meetings, Team meetings and shadow reps in the field

Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent

Three years related work experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Excellent telephone and customer service skills

Able to multitask efficiently

Proficient in Word and Excel