PRN-Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for deploying the centralized float staff to units based on float pool criteria and guidelines to ensure adequate coverage. Creates, maintains, and produces reports related to float pool activity and metrics, and provides office support duties for the central staffing department. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
0-1 years Administrative
Knowledge of the business structure of clinical areas, nursing staffing structure, and staffing office operations.
Knowledge of hospital staffing/scheduling policies and procedures.
Proficient in scheduling systems and electronic timekeeping software.
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact well with leaders and staff.
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations and when to escalate issues to the leader.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel).
Ability to demonstrate data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
1-3 years Hospital staffing or scheduling, or a closely related function

Responsibilities

Deploys float staff to units based on float pool criteria and guidelines to ensure adequate coverage for shifts.
Creates and maintains daily staffing schedules to meet patient care needs and acuity.
Assigns and reassigns associates based on census, skill mix, and competencies.
Monitors real-time staffing levels and initiate adjustments (call-ins, low census, reallocation).
Partners with facility leaders to assist with unit based staffing and scheduling requests.
Schedules float staff for training and skills validation.
Processes call-outs, PTO, and schedule change requests per policy and department procedure.
Maintains staffing records and update the scheduling system accurately.
Supports safe staffing decisions by escalating concerns to leadersip as appropriate.
Supports continuity of staffing operations by cross-training and providing scheduler coverage when needed.
Creates, maintains, and produces reports related to float pool activity and metrics.
Performs various office support duties specific to the department.