Scheduler, Nursing

JOB SUMMARY

• Assisting the Director of Nursing Services in the planning, organizing developing and directing of the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Must possess current CPR Certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Demonstrate interest and/or knowledge in the therapy, rehabilitation, restorative, ADL, splint, and ROM program.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Review the departments Policy & Procedure Manual, Job Description s, cleaning schedules, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing.

• Ensure all Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.
• Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference when indicated.
• Attend Customer and or Family Council meetings when invited.
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator.
• Meet the Ladies and Gentlemen of the nursing department, on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Recruit, interview, and select the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden with the approval of the Director of Nursing.
• Assist Director of Nursing in scheduling department work hours, personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work. Ensure a sufficient number of Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden are available to meet the needs of our customers.
• Counsel/discipline Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden as requested or as necessary.
• Complete performance evaluations timely.
• Make daily rounds to ensure that nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed. Make physical rounds of all customers daily. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist in implementing and…