CNA Float Scheduler

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain schedules in staffing/scheduling program
• Report generation from staffing/scheduling program
• Prepares staffing information for shift and assigns staff where indicted with review by Manager or RN House Coordinator.
• Deploys fiscally responsible staffing
• Informs nursing units of staff being assigned to them
• Completes shift report sheets and daily scheduling sheets.
• Facilitates placement of orients to correct units/area of need
• Assist with education of staff
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Proficiency with electronic patient documentation
• Professional phone Etiquette
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
• Transports patients within the facility as directed
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year of CNA experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Current CNA certification in state of practice

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

SUPERVISES