Is the RN, CM/DN required to sign off the scheduling of staff in the facility (or time cards or time sheets)?
The RN, CM/DN is not responsible for signing time cards/time sheets for any A.L. facility employee unless that is an assigned responsibility as the Director of Nursing etc. In regard to signing off on the scheduling of personnel for the facility, the RN, CM/DN is not required to sign off on the scheduling of staff. HOWEVER, the RN, CM/DN is responsible for determining the skill set and competencies needed of personnel who are assigned to provide assistance in care to residents or to actually provide care to dependent residents. Therefore, when hiring, training or scheduling staff for care of residents, the RN, CM/DN and A.L. manager should collaborate in this scheduling process.
