Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.75 - $21.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a distinguished 350-bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing exemplary care to honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. This esteemed institution also offers a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program, reinforcing its commitment to the holistic well-being of the veteran community. Known for its compassionate, committed staff, the facility emphasizes leadership, initiative, and a strong sense of duty, fostering an environment where every team member makes a meaningful difference daily. As a tobacco-free campus, the organization... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree or High School Diploma with three years of administrative experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to interpret guidelines and take appropriate action
- Ability to coach and train staff
- Willingness and ability to quickly adapt to ongoing process changes and protocol updates
- Ability to work in conditions involving exposure to infectious diseases and emergency situations
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical
- Clearance of background investigation
- Submission of three written references
- Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements
- Must be able to work irregular hours and handle multiple inquiries under pressure
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree
- One year of administrative experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to interpret guidelines and take appropriate action
- Ability to coach and train staff
- Adaptability to process and protocol changes
- Preferred experience with infection control responsibilities
- Preferred experience with reporting information to responsible staff members
Job Duties
- Courteously greets all visitors and employees upon arrival to the Long Island State Veterans Home
- Educates visitors and employees on testing and protocols in accordance with DOH guidelines
- Assists all visitors with screening upon entry into the facility and facilitates mandatory testing as required by the NYS DOH
- Collaborates with IT staff to maintain electronic screening machines and assists employees with screening
- Facilitates and administers employee testing/screening for COVID-19
- Stocks and monitors supply levels of PPE and testing supplies, notifying Nursing Operations Coordinator when supplies are low
- Maintains accurate visitation records and employee vaccine sign-up sheets
- Responds to visitor and employee inquiries, uses de-escalation techniques when needed
- Politely denies access to those who do not pass screening requirements
- Escalates issues to supervisors as necessary
- Answers telephones courteously and organizes supplies at the Health Information Desk
- Assists in training new staff members
- Provides wayfinding and escorts residents and visitors when necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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