Nursing Workforce Staffing Specialist-Weekend Days (Saturday/Sunday 6a-6:30p)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Weekend Nursing Workforce Staffing Specialist coordinates clinical staffing placement maintains work schedules, tracks time and attendance to support the St. Luke’s Network to achieve optimal staffing. Serves as the point person and resource for the Nursing Workforce Staffing Office and Network Supervisors.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• PC and data entry skills, medical terminology, and staffing/scheduling background.
• Excellent communication customer service skills including the ability to work with others in a fair, organized manner and easily adaptable to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision as required

Responsibilities

• Assigns Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants and Patient Observation Attendants to the appropriate entity/unit according to the needs
• Develops, clinical work schedules, anticipating staffing needs, to ensure sufficient staffing for each shift within budgetary guidelines
• Coordinates scheduling to reduce overstaffing, staff shortages and/or overtime
• Complies data for reporting on growth, financial metrics and staffing related data
• Input and manage all schedules, changes and/or corrections into the computerized scheduling program (Kronos) and relays changes to designated staff on a daily basis
• Timely, effective, and efficient communication with staff, supervisors and entities to relay necessary information and coordinate staffing plans
• Supports the clerical functions associated with reviewing and documenting staff daily assignments to support all entities/units as able
• Cross-trains with other staff coordinators to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations
• Investigates staff scheduling concerns as appropriate and communicates concerns with manager as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED