Location: West Lafayette,IN, USA
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At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Veterans' Home:
The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans' Home welcomed?its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.
The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts between $15.17 - $21.25 an hour
Work Hours:
9am to 5pm hours, Monday- Friday
Work every 3rd weekend, 8am to 4pm
Work 3 to 4 Holidays per year, 8am to 4pm
Purpose of Position/Summary:
Incumbent works as a Supply Clerk in the Central Supply section of the Nursing Department of the IVH. Performs routine delivery, stocking, and inventory tasks both within Central Supply and on the nursing care units. Works with moderate supervision under the direction Purchasing Administrator 3
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
* Receiving, checking in, and storing supplies from vendors
* Delivering and storing supplies to nursing care units
* Prepare items that need to be shipped out for mailing
* Maintains and rotates stock items
* Assembles new items before distribution
* Simple repairs on equipment (i.e., change batteries)
* Cleans department and exchange carts
* Moves equipment and furniture (beds)
* Checks and restocks glove boxes and other standard items on nursing units
* Keeps inventories of all items needed for A&A residents. Inventories include the actual items and all
paperwork as needed for each resident. Keeps inventory of nursing supplies.
* Assists the Central Supply Director with placing orders.
* Responsible for ordering brief/pull-up orders. The incumbent is responsible for:
* Maintaining an inventory of how many cases each resident has. Cases are to be stored in the Commissary until needed.
* Collecting the requisitions faxed to Central Supply by the units weekly.
* Reviewing the requisitions and create a list of items needed. This list is faxed to Commissary requesting the appropriate briefs/pull-ups be delivered to Central Supply. Staff will unpack the boxes and put name labels on the individual items and then deliver the items to the resident's rooms.
* Orders are sent to the IVH Pharmacy when supplies are low, or a resident is added to A&A.
* Checks the A&A diabetic supplies on the units and restock three times a week with lancets and test strips. Refill requests for these supplies are called into the VA Pharmacy as needed.
* Assists the Central Supervise Director with supervising the Central Supply Store Clerks.
* Order and maintain inventory of medical and personal care supplies.
Nonessential Duties/Responsibilities:
* Locates equipment and supplies on the units
* Assists with special projects, such as side rail inventory
* Answers the phone and delivers messages to appropriate staff
* Perform other related duties as may be required.
Job Requirements
* Knowledge of available items, their shelf life, and general purpose
* Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal communications
* Ability to develop, set up, and maintains a stock storage and rotation system
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
No supervisory responsibility; reports to Supervisor/Purchasing Administrator 3
Difficulty of Work:
Work involves routine, repetitive tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibility:
Receives general instructions on a daily basis, with more detailed instructions for new procedures and equipment; work is reviewed throughout the day for completion and compliance.
Personal Work Relationships:
Contacts are with co-workers, IVH staff, and contract workforce, supervisor, and outside vendors.
Physical Effort:
Work requires ability to be on feet for long periods of time; to be able to bend and stoop; to be able to lift heavy items (up to 25 pounds) and push/pull heavy items. Must be able to reach above shoulders.
Working Conditions:
Work is in storerooms and nursing units. May be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
* Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free Parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at ...@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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