NSO Staffing Assistant

Ventura•Ventura, CA

17h•$21 - $28

About The Position

Position Overview: Compiles staff assignments for specified nursing departments, based upon submitted schedules from nursing unit leadership on each shift. Frequently collaborates with Nursing House Supervisor and Nursing Unit Leadership regarding staffing issues and plan. Periodically communicates with nursing unit charge nurses and staff regarding staffing needs and requirements. Maintains confidentially to all appropriate information received in a manner of ethical fashion to perform staffing duties as well as any related services as needed. When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star! Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve. Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction! Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Basic mathematical skills

Nice To Haves

Previous staffing experience
Previous experience with staffing software

Responsibilities

Studies schedules and staffing guideline tables to ascertain personnel requirements on a shift-by-shift basis.
Determines and records work assignments according to patient acuity reported by units; sick calls; unit census; staff availability; role or job classification; and preferences under direction of department manager/director and/or house supervisor.
Collaborates with nursing manager/director to adjust schedules to meet needs caused by changing demands and/or extended leave.
Looking forward to future schedules to identify gaps or surplus staff listed in post schedules for various nursing departments.
Contacst staff to assess availability and arrangements assignments.
Maintains data in the staffing software system as indicated above on recording work assignments; as well as staffing activity and schedule changes.
Requests registry staff as instructed by nursing manager/director and/or nursing supervisor.
Maintains records related to use of nursing unit staff, registry staff and contract labor for audit and payment purposes, as needed.
Communicates routinely via email and phone.
Uses high level of telephone etiquette to field phone calls into the staffing office regarding Education programs, trainings and unit activities, dealing with issues as instructed within scope of job description or forwarded to applicable individuals as needed.
Monitors bed flow software when bed alerts occur and assist House Supervisor with this process in their absence from the staffing office, collaborating on placement of patients with the shift’s nursing supervisor.
Works in a fast paced environment, which is occasionally affected by deadlines and stressful situations.
Applies detail oriented behavior to recordkeeping.
Performs other duties as assigned.