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Description: Job Summary:The Support Services Representative is a member of the nursing team and contributes directly to patient care by ensuring that the necessary level of staff are provided for the inpatient units. The Support Services rep. serves as a liaison between the nursing staff and thenursing administration team members and is responsible for the correct interpretation of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements covering staffing, scheduling, and pay practices.Essential Responsibilities:Ensures sufficient, appropriately qualified staff on a daily basis in accordance with the KP nursing workload management system, currently known as GRASP; generates daily reports describing variances between GRASP requirements and actually staffing needs; Works with Registry vendors to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory requirements for outside registry personnel; interprets collective bargaining agreements (CBA) to: minimize the cost of overtime and/or other premium payments; ensure seniority in vacation selection or other time off; creates ranking systems for regular staff in accordance with seniority provisions of contracts and availability forms filed by employees; documents discussions with staff and management to ensure that contract provisions are followed; may be required to testify at arbitrations or other legal proceedings regarding such documentation. in accordance with individual facilities guidelines, negotiates with staff to cover vacant shifts; generates and maintains computerized master schedule on a 28-day bases covering all nursing shifts throughout the hospital; addresses all urgent staffing/payroll situations; work with and/or provides necessary information to payroll to ensure employees are paid in accordance with CBAs or other KP policies and guidelines. interpret coded timecard module that arise and process timecards for payment on a bi-weekly basis.Grade 325 Basic Qualifications: Experience Testing: Typing 40wpm. Testing: PC skills test (able to pass PC skills assessment). Excellent analytical abilities of both the written word, metrics, charts or other documents generated by the GRASP system; computerized staffing system. Excellent interpersonal communications skills which enable individual to work with a variety of personalities and negotiate the necessary coverage for the hospital; Strong problem solving skills allowing individual to develop creative alternatives to staffing/payroll issues; Detail oriented to ensure that discussions with staff and decisions regarding selection of staff are documented in case of disputes; Must be decisive with the ability to work independently and make decisions regarding staffing/payroll requests or challenges; Excellent knowledge of computer programs such as Word and Excel with the ability to quickly understand and utilize the nursing workload data base; Knowledge of health-care environment preferred; High school diploma required some college preferred. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Education High school diploma required some college preferred. License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: Primary Location: California,Santa Rosa,Santa Rosa Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunOn Call Working Hours Start: 04:00 PM Working Hours End: 12:30 AM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01SEIUUnited Healthworkers Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Rosa Hospital - Admin Supp-Nursing Staff Ofc - 0201 Pay Range: $33.47 - $35.22 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest Load More