Staffing Coordinator

About This Role

This Staffing Coordinator role focuses on orchestrating nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal resident care in a skilled nursing facility. The position ensures adequate coverage for all shifts by developing schedules, managing absences, and assisting with recruitment and onboarding to meet staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules based on patient census, acuity, and staffing needs, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts
• Adjust schedules as needed for absences, leaves, or unexpected events
• Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing levels to meet resident care needs
• Complete staff orientation and competencies as needed
• Create and maintain schedules, coordinating with HR on staffing needs
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding new nursing staff
• Maintain accurate records related to timekeeping and leave
• Find replacement staff for sick leave, vacation, or other absences
• Regularly review census, admissions, and discharges to ensure sufficient staff are available
• Advise on staffing needs by working with HR to identify and address staffing gaps
• Ensure proper resource allocation through daily staffing reconciliation
• Assist with recruiting by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and conducting initial screenings
• Collaborate with hiring managers during weekly labor meetings
• Help with the onboarding process, including orientation, training, and ensuring new nursing staff have necessary resources
• Adhere to all relevant federal and state regulations regarding staffing, patient care, and employee records
• Provide C.N.A./C.M.A. backup to floors as needed to fill shift
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with staff, management, and other healthcare professionals
• Address staffing-related issues or challenges in a timely and effective manner

Requirements

• Active on state Nurse Aide Registry

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, particularly in staffing or scheduling, is highly valued.

Nice to Have

• Active on state Medication Aide Registry
• CPR certification
• Experience in healthcare staffing or scheduling
• Familiarity with regulations and practices of skilled nursing facilities

Benefits