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
employee wellness program
Job Description
The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. This health care institution also houses a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program, designed to serve the diverse needs of its veteran population. The organization prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where commitment, compassion, initiative, and leadership are recognized and rewarded. It is a tobacco-free campus, emphasizing a healthy environment for its residents, staff, and visitors alike.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree with one year of administrative experience or High School Diploma with three years of administrative experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to interpret and implement health guidelines
- Ability to train and coach staff
- Willingness and ability to adapt quickly to changing protocols
- Must successfully clear a background investigation
- Must complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance
- Must submit three written references
- Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations
- Available to work irregular hours as needed
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or High School Diploma with relevant administrative experience
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to interpret health guidelines and take appropriate actions
- Ability to coach and train staff
- Adaptability to ongoing changes in processes and protocols
- Experience with infection control preferred
- Experience reporting information to responsible staff members preferred
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
- Asks visitors health screening questions related to illness exposure, symptoms, and travel history and conducts temperature checks ensuring temperatures are within normal limits
- Assists employees with electronic screening upon entry and collaborates with IT staff for machine maintenance
- Collaborates with facility testing team to facilitate and administer employee COVID-19 testing and screening
- Stocks and monitors supply levels of Personal Protective Equipment and testing supplies, notifying Nursing Operations Coordinator when supplies are low
- Provides visitors and employees with proper PPE based on COVID status of units and residents
- Maintains visitation records and enters visitor contact information into the Visitation Database in collaboration with Social Work Services
- Maintains employee vaccine sign-up sheets and assists with facilitation of employee vaccinations
- Responds to visitor and employee inquiries with courteous communication
- Uses appropriate de-escalation techniques during difficult encounters
- Politely denies access to individuals who do not meet screening requirements
- Escalates potential issues to supervisor in a timely manner
- Answers telephones promptly providing high-level assistance
- Organizes supplies and maintains cleanliness and organization of the Health Information Desk Screening area
- Assists with training new staff on relevant programs, regulations, and guidelines
- Facilitates wayfinding and escorts residents and visitors as necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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