Staffing Coordinator (Non Nurse)

Life Care Center South Shore•Scituate, MA

16h

About The Position

The Staffing Coordinator (Non Nurse) is responsible for preparing daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules for nursing staff in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator schedules facility staff at levels determined by the Director of Nursing (DON) or Executive Director (ED), prepares shift schedules, communicates schedules clearly, and understands state requirements and staffing forecasts. The role requires customer service, a positive attitude toward patients, dependable attendance, sound judgment, and productive communication on an interdisciplinary team. The coordinator must follow company policies and compliance procedures, maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships, and assist with patient evacuation when needed. The position involves intermittent sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving during working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Functional knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform intermittent sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior staff scheduling experience in health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly nursing staff schedules in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
Schedule facility staff at levels determined by the DON or ED.
Prepare shift schedules and communicate them clearly to staff.
Understand state requirements and staffing forecasts.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Use concentration, reasoning skills, and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct; complete mandatory compliance training.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.