POSITION SUMMARY

The nursing scheduler is responsible for the nursing schedule. This person will generate, manage and updates master schedules while making adjustments as needed according to budgetary constraints, census fluctuations, call-ins, and pre-planned leaves of absences.  This person will provide care for residents in the retirement and nursing community under direction of nursing and medical staff, by performing the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned scheduling duties.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• May need to respond as appropriate to personal calls from the Independent Living Center. Duties in this setting may include but are not limited to providing First Aid, call emergency personnel (dial 911), and/or call family members at request of Independent Living residents. 
• Reviewing requests for paid time off (PTO), vacation, maternity leave, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and unpaid leaves of absence. Making necessary updates to the master schedule to fill vacancies.
• Fulfilling staffing vacancies in advance to ensure adequate coverage for shifts.
• Communicating with unit managers, the director of nursing, and assisted living manager regarding floor orientation scheduling for newly hired employees in the nursing department, and scheduling assignments.
• Utilizing computer software to prepare, change and update the master schedule.
• May be asked to assist with duties on the unit that are in the individual’s scope of practice. Resident care, meal service, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in good standing
• Previous Geriatric Experience preferred
• 1-2 years scheduling experience required

JOB CODE: 782758