Staffing Assistant - Resource Management Center
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Resource Management Center (RMC) Staffing Coordinator is a centralized, non-clinical role responsible for real-time coordination and allocation of hospital staffing resources to ensure safe and effective patient care across inpatient units. This position plays a critical role in maintaining appropriate staffing ratios through continuous assessment of unit needs and available resources.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in healthcare operations, staffing coordination, or hospital-based roles
- Active BLS and CDCES certification at time of hire.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make real-time decisions in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with scheduling systems and basic computer applications
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse (RN) or clinical background
- Prior experience in staffing/resource allocation, bed management, or centralized staffing office
- Familiarity with hospital workflows, inpatient unit operations, and patient acuity considerations
- Experience using Smart Square or similar workforce management platforms
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and allocate nursing and ancillary staff across multiple inpatient units to maintain safe staffing ratios
- Conduct staffing evaluations at minimum every 4 hours, adjusting assignments based on census changes, acuity, and unit needs
- Collaborate closely with Hospital Supervisors and unit Charge Nurses to assess real-time staffing needs and operational demands
- Attend and actively participate in staffing huddles throughout the shift, where units report: Current census, Available staff/resources, Anticipated needs for the oncoming shift
- Develop and communicate staffing plans for upcoming shifts
- Identify and allocate incoming resources, including nursing and ancillary care team members, based on priority and patient safety needs
- Manage incoming calls from care team members, including call-outs and schedule changes
- Respond to unit updates such as admissions, discharges, and new patient safety needs (e.g., sitter/1:1 observation requirements)
- Utilize the scheduling platform, Smart Square, to track staffing, assignments, and workforce availability
- Maintain clear, concise communication across all levels of hospital operations to ensure transparency and efficiency
Benefits
- Participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
