Staffing Coordinator

Purpose of Job This position is responsible for building and maintaining the employee schedules for the supported departments, with the support of managers and/or charge nurses. Supports the daily staffing needs of the hospitals. Job Functions Scheduling Creates and implements schedules to provide qualified staff for designated inpatient and outpatient areas.

Creates schedules complying with criteria of hospital policies, contractual agreements, if applicable, employee educational, orientation needs, and hospital/unit needs. Schedules are posted, meeting suggested staffing patterns and necessary skill mix for each designated unit. Hour exchanges are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Evaluates the impact of hour exchanges on future staffing levels/skill mix. PTO requests are reviewed and approved based upon hospital and unit/department policy and contractual requirements. Scheduling practices reflect cost effective placement of staff.

Timecard Processing Timecards are updated daily and completed at end of each pay period. Hours are verified and accurately totaled. Reports are generated for the leaders on a quarterly basis and as needed which alerts leaders to any concerns or trends.

Staffing Responsibilities Assists with arranging nursing coverage for current shifts based on established guidelines and needs Accepts and records immediate and future staffing needs, notifying supervisors and appropriate departments, and secures replacements as directed. Conduct staffing huddles, to review daily staffing State data collection and reporting Customer Service Recognizes staff individuality and uniqueness is respected and preserved as appropriate.

Maintains confidentiality of staff issues Demonstrates empathy and caring by actively listening. Communicate with staff and management in a clear, timely, and understandable way. Responds to customer needs and questions.

Works in a timely, organized, and clearly understood fashion. Technology Has the ability to utilize the staffing technology resources to produce the outcomes necessary. Understands and create reports that will assist leaders in their staffing needs.

Maintains accurate and updated computer database. Quality / Resource Applies effective time utilization and organizational skills to achieve productivity and promote efficient utilization of resources. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in response to meeting the changing units/department’s needs.

Identifies and communicates quality concerns/suggestions for positive change. Minimum Education/Work Experience High school graduate or equivalent 1 year staffing/scheduling experience preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Detail oriented and organized Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment Ability to work autonomously and as a team Adaptable to changes in work environment and pace Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Previous staffing coordinator experience in a medical center/health care setting Experience with Microsoft Software, UKG and Oracle Cognitive and Mental Demands Time Awareness - Frequent Writing - Continuous Initiation of Work - Occasional Memory - Continuous Receptiveness to Change - Occasional Reasoning - Continuous Required Sequences in Work - Frequent Problem Solving - Continuous Attentiveness Duration - Continuous Social Interactions - Frequent Mathematical Aptitude - Occasional Conflict Management - Seldom Reading - Continuous Detail Oriented - Continuous Link to Employee Health Physical Demands