Nursing Staffing & Scheduling Lead

Cantex; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to ensure appropriate staffing patterns for the facility within the budgeted PPD. The role includes initial interviews, reference checks and staff scheduling, and delivering In-Services and clinical education to staff.

The Staffing Coordinator will also serve as a Super User in EMR, conduct orientation for nursing personnel, maintain open positions, attendance records and report staffing patterns daily. A licensed LVN and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prefer current licensed LVN in applicable state.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience staffing in a 24-hour operations healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products, including Excel.
• Experience in interviewing and hiring nursing department personnel.
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly schedules for all nursing departments schedule to be posted at 6-week intervals and 2 weeks prior to the expiration of the current schedule.
• Prepare daily sign in sheets at least two weeks in advance.
• Monitor daily staffing per PPD and census utilizing the staffing resources to minimize overtime.
• Report any staffing challenges to the DON immediately.
• Maintain attendance records of nursing staff and triggers disciplinary action for staffing issues in relation to attendance to the respective Nurse Manager.
• Maintain the open positions and applicant tracking logs.
• May perform initial interviews for nursing department staff.
• Complete reference checks.
• May perform Orientation for Nursing personnel including initial Vision (EMR) software training.
• Will perform Nurse Manager duties related to being a Super User in EMR.
• May initiate Employee Health requirements (TB and HBV) for staff in all departments.
• Communicate effectively with staff.
• Report to DON/designee daily of staffing patterns and/ or open positions.
• Maintain accurate phone list of nursing personnel and distribute as necessary.
• Accept all staffing calls while on duty partnered with respective Nurse Manager to fill position vacancies.
• May conduct staff education per the education calendar at the direction of the Director of Nursing.
• Ability to function as a Role Model supporting the facility mission.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Interviewing

Staffing in healthcare

Reference checks

Education

Licensed LVN

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cantex is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to ensure appropriate staffing patterns for the facility within the budgeted PPD. The role includes initial interviews, reference checks and staff scheduling, and delivering In-Services and clinical education to staff.

The Staffing Coordinator will also serve as a Super User in EMR, conduct orientation for nursing personnel, maintain open positions, attendance records and report staffing patterns daily. A licensed LVN and strong Excel skills are preferred.