What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Scheduler position at Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers?
We Offer Extremely Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth
Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers, a skilled nursing facility located in Dutchess County is looking for a Nursing Scheduler to join its team of professionals. The Nursing Scheduler will coordinate the staffing and scheduling of the Nursing Department utilizing the facilities computerized scheduling program. The Nursing Scheduler will be responsible for obtaining, managing and tracking Nursing schedules, including per diem schedules in order to ensure shift coverage as well as their adherence to the monthly shift and holiday requirements as dictated by the union contract and facility needs. The successful candidate will track call-outs, employee absences and notifying Administration of any attendance issues. In addition, the scheduler will coordinate staffing needs with outside staffing agencies when necessary. The Nursing Scheduler is expected to work with the Human Resources department to maintain current contact information on all staff and ensure all employees are complying with employment procedures related to attendance. The Nursing Scheduler will work with Human Resources to onboard candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating nursing and medical staff six- week calendars, meeting with the Administrator and Directors of Nursing to finalize approval and entering the final schedule into the online scheduling system
- Responsible for checking the call-out line reports and works to secure coverage for the vacancy
- Maintaining the Nursing and Medical staff mandated schedules per the Union Contract
- Maintaining all spreadsheets related to staffing i.e. call-outs and employee absences
- Contacting staff to maintain compliance for annual mandatory trainings, as well as PPD, CPR, Flu, etc.,
- Responsible for onboarding candidates.
- Other tasks as directed.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred
- At least 1 year of staffing experience in an in-patient setting is required
- Experience in a long-term care setting highly desirable
- Prior experience with Smartlynx or Empeon is preferred, but willing to train
- Effectively communicate with others
ABOUT US:
We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Dutchess County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.
Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers, considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs, participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
