Nursing Scheduling Specialist

Skilled Nursing Facility in Covington, GA; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Facility in Covington, GA is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to manage daily, weekly and monthly schedules for nursing staff, ensuring coverage aligns with relevant laws, regulations and facility standards. The role requires accuracy and teamwork to support resident comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include setting staffing levels, approving overtime, preparing and posting schedules, processing shift changes and maintaining attendance records with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills and self-discipline.
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled residents.
• Comply with Residents’ Rights and Facility policies.
• Able to meet physical demand requirements.

Responsibilities

• Staffs the facility at levels determined by the Director of Nursing.
• Utilizes overtime and agency only when approved by Director of Nursing.
• Prepares nursing schedules and modifies as needed.
• Distributes revised schedules to appropriate employees and posts at designated areas.
• Processes requests for shift changes.
• Maintains nursing assistant sign-in sheets daily.
• Distributes next day’s assignment before end of shift.
• Maintains attendance and tardy records for all nursing staff.
• Reviews time sheets/punch details each pay period.
• Makes corrections to timesheets with Nursing Director approval.
• Notifies Director of Nursing of time-clock trends.
• Maintains current nursing roster with contact numbers.
• Maintains certifications/licensing for nursing staff if needed.
• Attends in-service education programs as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Organized

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Skilled Nursing Facility in Covington, GA is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to manage daily, weekly and monthly schedules for nursing staff, ensuring coverage aligns with relevant laws, regulations and facility standards. The role requires accuracy and teamwork to support resident comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include setting staffing levels, approving overtime, preparing and posting schedules, processing shift changes and maintaining attendance records with confidentiality.