Human Resources & Staff Development RN

RNPATL, DNP, RN · Oct 1, 2004

Hello
I would like to inquire if anyone can share any information regarding the Human Resource Department of your facility.
Does your facility have a HR Department/Coordinator and what are their responsiblities? Is this a FT or PT position?
I am presently the Staff Development Coordinator for a 120 bed Acute Rehab/LTC responsible for Orientation, Inservice/Continuing Education and all aspects of HR from the receiving of an application, scheduling the interviews, interviewing viable candidates and than processing background checks, references etc. I am finding this is extremely time consuming, deterring from my other responsibilities;Staff Education,Annual Competencies,Orientation and Employee Health. I would truly appreciate any suggestions /feedback...
Thanks in advance for you thoughts!

First of all ... that is way too much work for one person! The clerical aspect of what you are doing is so time consuming that it can be a full time job in itself. Many years ago (at least 15 or so) I functioned as a HR Director for a large retirement community. We had a large independent facility (over 300 apartments), 110 bed assisted living and a 120 bed nursing home. I did all the staff development, HR ... you name it and I did it. I remember our company was introducing a new 401(k) package and wanted at least 75% enrollment from my campus. I spend hours and hours on it. That was the straw that broke the camels back for me. I gave it up as it was an impossible job to do all that work. After I left, they had to hire 3 people to do what I did and I did it for over 5 years.

I would certainly recommend that you speak with your CEO and see if there is any way they can give you secretarial help at the very least. Good luck.