The primary purpose of your job position is to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget, census, and as may be directed by facility administration. In addition, assist in providing supplies and equipment in an efficient manner.
Requirements
Complete monthly nursing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units.
Complete and post work sheets/time schedules.
Maintain a current listing of all resident care employee phone numbers.
Maintain daily tardy and absenteeism calendars.
Report to Director of Nursing Services all employees with excess tardiness or absenteeism in accordance with facility policy.
Complete in timely fashion necessary nursing department employee records upon hiring, job reclassification and discharge.
Assist employees in accurate completion of forms (i.e., leave and day off requests, time cards, etc.) pertinent to scheduling and staffing.
Answer employee calls regarding staffing/scheduling functions. Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
Answer applicant calls regarding position availability and coordinate interviews as deemed appropriate.
Ensure newly hired nursing staff has time cards and schedules prior to orientation date.
Assist in obtaining nursing care staff information needed for daily posting requirements.
Consult with nursing department staff and supervisors concerning the staffing/scheduling needs: to assist in elimination/correction of problem areas, and/or improvement of services.
Ensure that supplies and equipment are properly maintained.
Organize storage, issue and delivery of supplies and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Check invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, etc., with incoming merchandise.
Ensure inventory is updated as required, when receiving/issuing supplies and equipment.
Organize storage and catalog location of supplies and equipment for efficient handling and to prevent deterioration.