Scheduler (QMA)

The Waters of Wakarusa - Wakarusa, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Wakarusa, IN

About the position

The Scheduler (QMA) at The Waters of Wakarusa is responsible for maintaining adequate staffing levels within the facility. This role involves coordinating schedules for nursing departments, assisting in recruitment and training, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The position requires a proactive approach to staffing needs and effective communication with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting, selection, and training of potential employees and ensures all staffing needs are met
• Coordinates, monitors, and adjusts schedules for nursing departments as required, including daily, weekly, and monthly, also covering vacation and holidays
• Recommends to the Administrator the number and level of personnel to be employed
• Assists in determining nursing staff, evaluates employee performance to DON and Administrator concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring, terminations, and transfers
• Checks application and references of prospective employees and arranges for interviews
• Attends departmental meetings, in-services, educational meetings, and on-the-job training
• Ensures that appropriate training records are maintained for nursing staff
• Maintains job applications for personnel eligible to work in the facility (including job applications, resumes, reference checks)
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personnel information in accordance with the Privacy Act, as well as facility policies and procedures
• Maintains nursing schedules as appropriate
• Stays well-informed of staffing needs as census increases or decreases
• Assists in hiring personnel in accordance with established hiring practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Administrator/Director of Nursing
• Participates in on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)
• Experience in staffing coordination or scheduling in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PayActiv
• Knowledge of federal and state staffing regulations

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid vacation time with cash-out option
• Paid birthdays
• Disability plans