1429-Nurses Staffing Assistant

Job description

CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

TITLE: NURSES STAFFING ASSISTANT

JOB CODE: 1429

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, coordinates daily staffing levels for all nursing units on a specific shift by scheduling staff necessary to provide safe levels of nursing care; monitors licenses and certification of nursing personnel; prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Nurses Staffing Assistant is utilized exclusively within a hospital setting and is distinguished from other clerical classifications by the unique nature of the assignments and the consequence of error associated with the determination of staffing patterns that affect the quality and level of patient care on inpatient nursing units.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Implements and coordinates, under professional nursing supervision, the daily staffing schedules of inpatient nursing units according to census, patient acuity, skill mix requirements, and availability of regular and per them nursing personnel.

2. Receives and records phone calls from nursing personnel that impact on staffing and informs the nursing supervisor and unit staff of changes in staffing.

3. Coordinates and monitors patient flow through hospital units.

4. Maintains a variety of data regarding staff and unit characteristics to assist in the planning, implementation and coordination of daily nursing staffing levels.

5. Prepares and distributes various computer reports such as unit time schedules, productivity reports, position control reports, individual attendance reports, license monitoring reports and turnover reports; maintains all records pertaining to staffing and payroll.

6. Monitors license expiration for licensed personnel; monitors CPR expirations for all personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Inpatient nursing staffing operations in a hospital setting; business English, spelling and arithmetic; modern office practices and procedures.

Ability and Skill to: plan, organize and complete work rapidly and efficiently to meet deadlines, while working independently; maintain records with precision, accuracy and legibility; grasp and retain details; conceptualize systems and the systematic manipulation of data; approach problem solving with creativity, logic and good judgment; utilize computerized information systems; work under stressful situations; communicate effectively and tactfully both orally and in writing in a variety of situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Two (2) years of highly responsible and diversified clerical experience resolving difficult operational and procedural problems, and researching, compiling and organizing data.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 10/02/1989

AMENDED DATE: 11/23/16

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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