Scheduler

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Summary: The Scheduler is primarily responsible for scheduling nursing staff and other elements of staff support for licensed nurse, certified medication aides (CNAs & SRNAs) and certified nursing assistants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and posts work schedules at least two weeks, normally four weeks in advance.
• Ensures timely Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs, SRNAs) and Nurse assignments to meet needs of new admissions as well as existing residents
• Maintains schedule on a daily basis of any staffing changes or resident status changes and communicates accordingly
• Facilitates the timely completion of paper work and data entry pertinent and necessary to fulfill job duties.
• Maintains tracking system (house in Paycor & Survey Files) for CNA and Nurse annual license renewal and communicates to the Kentucky Board of Nursing, health center nursing administration, and the human resources department.
• Maintains a current listing of employee contact numbers for call-in.
• Notifies the Director of Nursing (DON) of short staffing situations; contacts replacement personnel and modifies schedule when required.
• Keeps a pool of replacements and coordinates vacations and time-off requests.
• Coordinates time-off requests with the DON.
• Maintains records of employees who miss shifts; produces reports.
• Coordinates with DON to secure contract labor when necessary.
• Communicates staff assignments to managers and staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency in the Smartlinx computer software program and of proper documentation procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Education: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Required Experience: 2 years’ related experience
• Preferred Experience: Long term care setting
• Required License and/or Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nurse - KMA preferred

Must be:
Comfortable securing wheelchairs/driving/parking and maneuvering a 12 passenger bus in tight parking lots – No CDL required
Escort resident door to door during physician’s appointments