Nursing Staffing Coordinator

Nursing Staffing Coordinator

Summary: To ensure sufficient nursing staff is available to meet the needs of the residents per plans of care and in accordance with governing Federal and State Regulations.

Reports To: Director of Nursing

The prerequisites below are representative (and not an exhaustive collection) of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Professional Qualifications:

1. A high school education or its equivalent desirable.
2. Previous nursing experience (QMA status) is required.
3. Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be mature and emotionally stable.
2. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
3. Ability to relate effectively with residents, representatives, visitors, families, and employees.
4. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with nursing employees.
5. Exhibit flexibility in availability on the basis of emergency/resident need.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Responsible for maintaining schedules and all records pertaining to nursing staff schedules (e.g., PPD).
2. Must be knowledgeable of staffing patterns and ensure staffing patterns are followed, as possible.
3. Take calls for call-ins and report to Director of Nursing, as directed.
4. Replace staff call-ins, as possible.
5. Schedule requested days off, vacations, sick time, etc., under the direction and approval of the Director of Nursing.
6. Maintain all paperwork and records of absenteeism, requests, schedules etc., and keep Director of Nursing apprised of all areas.
7. May complete administrative assistant duties for Director of Nursing, as requested.
8. Know and comply with Resident Rights and ensure that Residents' Rights are maintained at all times.

Job Description

Physical, Sensory, and Communication Requirements:

1. Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
2. Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to discern colors, ability to hear and respond to pages.