Nursing Resource Specialist - Day Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Resource Specialist performs scheduling, staffing, and timekeeping responsibilities for designated nursing units. The role uses an electronic staffing system and requires strong communication with stakeholders and leaders within and outside the Resource Management Center (RMC) team. The specialist balances nursing schedules according to unit guidelines, posts schedules after self-scheduling periods, processes scheduling requests based on unit needs and skill mix, and coordinates with leadership when necessary. The role also submits staffing incentive payments and maintains, verifies, and enters confidential information in payroll and human resource systems. Additional responsibilities include resolving payroll issues, processing corrections, investigating errors and missing time records, verifying payroll information, communicating incentive eligibility, reviewing reports for payroll accuracy, sharing policy and procedure changes, and managing timecards. The position typically works in an office environment. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This is a regular, 40-hour-per-week position on the Nursing Resources Team, working 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Geisinger advertises a minimum hiring rate of $19.88 and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Clerical skills.
Communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Time management skills.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Balance nursing schedules in the electronic scheduling system according to unit guidelines and post schedules at the end of each self-scheduling period.
Process scheduling requests based on unit needs and skill mix, coordinating with leadership when necessary.
Submit staffing incentive payments for processing.
Enter, maintain, and verify confidential information in payroll and human resource information systems.
Resolve payroll issues, process corrections, investigate errors and missing time records, verify information, and communicate incentive eligibility to nursing staff.
Review reports to ensure payroll processing accuracy.
Share policy and procedure changes with managers and employees.
Manage timecards and ensure employee timecard accuracy.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
On-the-job training and education.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.