What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Care Scheduler position at New Mexico Department of Health?
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Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist? To schedule both licensed and certified staff to the various wings for the care and safety of the residents that reside at Meadows Long Term Care Facility.
How does it get done? This job gets done by performing tasks such as:
Ensure that each wing/unit has adequate coverage to provide for the care/acuity of the residents that reside on the wing/unit. Ensure that union rules are followed when mandating overtime and requesting staff to provide coverage. Post the schedule timely to meet wage and labor requirements. This staff member may need to cover open position(s) on the various shifts to ensure coverage is provided.
Who are the customers?
The Nursing Department and the residents at Meadows Long Term Care Facility.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have current certification and maintain certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. A team player, well organized, detail-oriented individual with high standards for consistency and accuracy.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.Employment RequirementsMust posses and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting within a long-term facility with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview.Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Lynn Padilla, (505)454-1202
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Pay: $18.69 - $28.04 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $28