What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling Coordinator position at Wedgemere Healthcare?
Full Time Position
Scheduling Coordinator for Wedgemere Healthcare
At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for working with department heads and scheduling facility staff, (i.e. RN’s/LPN’s/CAN’s, Dietary, etc.) for a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week operation, utilizing the scheduling program OnShift. Must remain within budgeted hours each week. Must not schedule overtime without prior approval of the Administrator.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Appropriately schedule all RN’s/LPN’s and Certified Nursing Assistants to budgeted staffing levels to cover shifts 24 hours per day – 7 days per week. Monitor schedules to ensure that overtime is not incurred without the prior approval of the Administrator. Replace any call-outs as soon as possible, being sure not to use overtime unless prior approval from the Administrator is received.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Scheduling Coordinator for Wedgemere Healthcare
At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for working with department heads and scheduling facility staff, (i.e. RN’s/LPN’s/CAN’s, Dietary, etc.) for a 24 hour per day, 7 day a week operation, utilizing the scheduling program OnShift. Must remain within budgeted hours each week. Must not schedule overtime without prior approval of the Administrator.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Appropriately schedule all RN’s/LPN’s and Certified Nursing Assistants to budgeted staffing levels to cover shifts 24 hours per day – 7 days per week. Monitor schedules to ensure that overtime is not incurred without the prior approval of the Administrator. Replace any call-outs as soon as possible, being sure not to use overtime unless prior approval from the Administrator is received.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent-Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must possess patience and the ability to relate tactfully and professionally with all nursing staff members.
- Must be knowledgeable of administrative practices, procedures and policies.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances arrant such action and to remain calm during emergency situations.
- Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
- Must possess outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to understand and operate mechanics of a multi-line telephone/paging system.
- Must have computer experience.
- Must be proficient in the English language, including grammatical usage.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
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