Project Coordinator, Non Clinical Projects - Surgical ICU (SICU)

We are recruiting for a motivated Project Coordinator, Non Clinical Projects - Surgical ICU (SICU) to join our team!

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Department

Surgical ICU

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a key part of the Level I Trauma Center, safety net and tertiary care center of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our 23-bed unit. The SICU is equipped with all the necessities, technology and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of critically ill or complex general surgery patients, as well as traumatically injured patients ages 15 years and older. The patient population in the SICU is 70-80% patients who have experienced a trauma. Most patients are suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, bicycle injuries, ski accidents, pedestrian versus auto encounters, traumatic brain injuries, falls, injuries from violent crimes and other serious traumatic events. The SICU's nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 : 2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1 : 1.

Job Summary

Under general supervision provides administrative support to the department. Serves as a resource to Managers and Directors, and Staff. Essential job duties include, but not limited to, daily management of Time & Attendance, bi-weekly payroll, new employee onboarding, and employee personnel file management. In addition, Project Coordinators contribute to the development, roll-out, and support of divisional initiatives and improvement projects on the unit or division as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Reviews staffing sheets daily to ensure accurate coding of all staff time cards for employee payment and unit productivity (Sitter Usage, Education, Orientation Coding, FML, LOA). (15%)
• Supports Denver Health Bi-Weekly payroll process, reviewing all time cards for accuracy. (15%)
• Assists with maintenance of unit equipment and acquisition of new equipment. (15%)
• Onboarding new employees based on department need, including the creation of new employee binders, activating nurse trackers, assigning mailbox and locker, and added new staff to internal documents, distribution lists, and reports. The same functions are supported when staff leaves the department and / or Denver Health. (10%)
• Manage employee personnel files confirming that all documentation required by Joint Commission is up to date and organized based on DH / JC Standards. Maintain all staff medical files with adherence to DH / JC standards. (10%)
• Produce reports for department KPIs, compile information and, at times, analyze and communicate results. (10%)
• Place and manage engineering work orders and Help Desk tickets as requested by staff and managers. (5%)
• Management of paper and electronic records; creation and management of spreadsheets and databases (Employee Emergency Call Down List, Team Assignment, Annual Evaluations, Outlook Distribution Lists, and more). (5%)
• Perform and oversee special projects, including both divisional and unit-level projects. (5%)
• Responsible for maintaining department Visual Management Boards with updated information, graphs and visuals. (5%)
• Design and execute additional visual boards as needed, including employee engagement, education, and clinical excellence. (5%)

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Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$26.15 - $39.29 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.