Weekend Staffing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Staffing Coordinator

Nursing Department

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Overview of the position:

The Staffing Coordinator supervises the scheduling process to ensure consistent nursing staffing in the facility, and meet the state and federal regulations regarding nursing/resident ratio.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise the staffing schedule staffing operations for the nursing department

• Monitor and log call offs

• Find coverage to maintain the staffing schedule over multiple shifts

• Uphold accurate system for tracking staff

• Coordinate staff to meet the organization’s requirements

• Monitor overtime accumulation and attendance of employees

• Maintain schedules for rotating staff

• Keys information into computer systems

• Secure coverage for vacancy shifts

• Work with the payroll coordinator to verify payroll accuracy

• Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum

• Participate in facility committees or conferences as directed by the Administrator

• Be courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public

• Promote and maintain good public relations on behalf of the facility

• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations

Job Functions:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions

• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property

• Must be able to key information into computer systems

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department

• Support facility administration, the facility's philosophy of care, and the policies and procedures of the facility

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all facility staff members

• Capable of generating enthusiasm, and developing a cooperative relationship with staff members

• Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance

• Dependability

• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: High School graduate or better; CNA certification preferred

Work Experience: Experience in long-term care and prior scheduling experience preferred