Staffing Coordinator - Nursing Operations (Evening 3p-11p)

DCH Health System • Tuscaloosa, AL

134d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the Administrative Supervisor, assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staffing needs within the Department of Nursing. Promotes positive relationships with all staff and departmental leaders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typing skills (30 wpm).
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work in stressful situations.
• Practices professional telephone courtesy at all times.
• Must have computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains accurate schedules and attendance records.
• Consistently communicates staffing changes to the unit by telephone, text message and/or computer.
• Strives to provide optimal staffing as per staffing plan for each assigned nursing unit and escalates appropriately when goals cannot be met due to resource limitations.
• Adheres to safe scheduling practices.
• Maintains accurate records such as unplanned absences (call-ins), Patient Attendant requests, Charge Nurse requests for increased staffing due to high acuity, low census process, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to use the appropriate scheduling codes for documentation.
• Applies pay codes accurately.
• Uses the electronic staffing and scheduling module and time and attendance module while assisting Managers/TLs or Charge nurses as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of each unit's 'Master Staffing Plan' and flexible caregiver hours.
• Ability to make fair and consistent staffing adjustments based on call ins, acuity changes, census, caregiver hours, experience of staff, and recommendation of the Manager, Team Leader, Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• Routes information and telephone calls to the appropriate person.
• Effectively communicates in a clear, concise manner to the Manager/Team Leader, Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• Understands the short notice time off process and adheres to staffing guidelines.
• Prepares daily staffing huddle forms.
• Communicates staffing needs accurately to the Administrative Supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of attendance policies; maintains attendance records and generates unit reports at the predefined intervals.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Adjust personal schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Attends in-service programs, all required training/education, and unit/department/service meetings.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees