Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Scheduler prepares the Nursing and CNA schedule and handles various clerical assignments.

Responsibilities:
-    Accurately prepare daily and monthly schedules for nursing department.
-    Coordinate schedule with Nursing Supervisor to ensure proper unit coverage.
-    Send daily staffing count to Director of Nursing.
-    Prepare and post in a timely manner the schedules for all units and all shifts.
-    Maintain attendance records.
-    Monitor use of overtime with weekly report to Administrator and Director of Nursing.
-    Clerical duties as assigned.
-    Provide Payroll Manager with Master Schedule and all information related to payroll for the nursing department.
-    Track per diem hours.
-    Record all absences for all shifts.
-    Process all time off requests for earned time benefits according to policy.
-    Complete weekly report on registry hours for home office.
-    Maintain confidentiality of all information relative to payroll.
-    Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to meet the needs of the facility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
-    Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
-    Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
-    Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
-    Must be able to handle frequent interruptions.
-    Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
-    Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
-    Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, & be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.