Staffing Coordinator, Nursing

Overview

Reports to Director of Nursing Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the Staffing Coordinator ensures proper staffing is kept at all times in the facility to meet the needs of the Guests while in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, budgetary and census guidelines.

• Assures adequate number of staff are scheduled at all times to meet the Guest’s needs and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assures monthly and daily staffing records are completed on time.
• Secures coverage for vacancy shifts, open positions, vacations and staff call-offs.
• Maintains master schedule and log of all clinical staff schedule worked hours.
• Assists the payroll coordinator with accuracy and verification of all hours worked by nursing staff.
• Records employee attendance and communicates with the DON and ADON when issues arise.
• Assists the Administrator and other department heads with the daily operations of the entire facility.
• May be assigned temporary or long term assignments in various departments.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard precautions are maintained at all times.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.