Staffing Coordinator - Nursing Administration
About The Position
The Staffing Coordinator provides staffing and scheduling support for assigned departments. In collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Department Leadership, supports the creation and revision of department schedules by matching the needs of the individual departments to the number of personnel available. Will meet schedule posting deadlines according to Hospital policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Schedules staff in the most productive and cost-effective manner, utilizing all the staffing strategies determined by the organization. Evaluates and revises as needed the daily staffing of departments including replacement of personnel due to paid time off, sick leave, leave of absence, and/or other unexpected circumstances. Obtains daily staffing needs from assigned departments at regular intervals throughout the shift and by way of active rounding in the units to make changes in real-time to flex, float, or fill-in gaps. Participates in the Hospital position control meetings, working with C-Suite to review schedules and staffing reports. Forecasts staffing needs so that emergencies in staffing are avoided. Responsible for supporting the review and approval process for the Hospital to request supplemental agency personnel. Reviews contracted labor candidates presented to the Hospital in a timely manner to determine those who are qualified and submits to the CNO and Department Leadership for swift placement decision. Updates agency candidate orders in Vendor Management System (VMS). Ensures that all incoming agency personnel have complete compliance files in the VMS. In collaboration with Finance department, reconciles VMS invoices for hours and charges due to agencies. Establishes a pattern of agency reduction.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare preferred, preferably in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides staffing and scheduling support for assigned departments.
- Supports the creation and revision of department schedules by matching department needs to available personnel.
- Meets schedule posting deadlines according to Hospital policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Schedules staff in the most productive and cost-effective manner, utilizing organizational staffing strategies.
- Evaluates and revises daily staffing of departments due to absences (paid time off, sick leave, leave of absence, etc.).
- Obtains daily staffing needs from assigned departments and makes real-time adjustments.
- Participates in Hospital position control meetings to review schedules and staffing reports.
- Forecasts staffing needs to avoid emergencies.
- Supports the review and approval process for requesting supplemental agency personnel.
- Reviews contracted labor candidates for qualifications and submits to leadership for placement decisions.
- Updates agency candidate orders in the Vendor Management System (VMS).
- Ensures incoming agency personnel have complete compliance files in the VMS.
- Reconciles VMS invoices for agency hours and charges in collaboration with the Finance department.
- Establishes a pattern of agency reduction.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
