Inpatient Staffing Specialist (Per Diem, Varied)

Enloe Health•Chico, CA

About The Position

The Inpatient Staffing Specialist is a point of contact for charge nurses, nurse managers, and nursing administration staff. The Specialist collects and analyzes staffing details from inpatient units, including special patient and staff acuity assignments. Using acuity tools, staffing matrices, staffing policy, and union contracts, the Specialist works independently under the guidance of the Nursing Supervisor to determine the best allocation and utilization of staff on inpatient units. The role maintains and monitors sick calls, electronic attendance logs, and low census for all inpatient locations. It involves working in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing work, and maintaining an orderly environment that supports the Nursing Supervisor Office and the organization. The Specialist preserves the confidentiality of information they encounter.

Requirements

At least one year of experience using clerical, computer, and receptionist skills.
Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with managers, coworkers, employees, and the public.
Ability to make appropriate decisions within established guidelines regarding organization and scheduling of work.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to follow instructions, maintain confidentiality, and work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical and grammatical skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Ability to compile data into a usable report format.
Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for charge nurses, nurse managers, and nursing administration staff.
Collect and analyze required staffing details from inpatient units, including special acuity assignments for patients and staff.
Use acuity tools, staffing matrices, staffing policy, and union contracts to determine appropriate staff allocation and utilization on inpatient units.
Maintain and monitor sick calls, electronic attendance logs, and low census for all inpatient locations.
Prioritize work and maintain an orderly environment that supports the smooth operation of the Nursing Supervisor Office and the organization.
Maintain confidentiality.