Staff Scheduler

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The scheduler provides administrative support within the hospital, including the nursing team, the patients, medical staff and executive staff. The Scheduler will ensure monthly nursing schedule are set-up and completed to provide the best possible care to our patients. They will also assist with call-offs and finding suitable replacement and coverage for the floor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year of scheduling experience required, in a healthcare setting preferred.
Availability to respond for staffing emergencies, including after-hours, holidays, and weekends as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health or acute care setting preferred.
Previous experience with a scheduling tool, such as Shift Hound or SmartForce a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedules aides and nurses using a monthly schedule. The schedule is put out at least 30 days in advance.
Takes staff call offs and maintains the call off log.
Works with the DON and CEO to ensure correct coverage is in place at all times.
Acts as a liaison between clinical floor staff and administration regarding staffing, supplies and education.
Assist in orienting new nursing aide staff and complete competency packets during General Orientation.
Contacts various hospital departments in order to change schedules; arrange for patient transportation, unit cleaning or equipment repair; and to order medications, physical therapy, supplies, etc.
Performs related clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, running errands, completing patient census forms, ordering stationary and pens, fax machine, etc if applicable.
Observes and supports hospital policy, mission statement, and vision. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
Contributes to the collection and evaluation of data for the nursing Quality Review Program. Contributes to Performance Improvement activities.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.