STAFFING COORDINATOR - Full Time

UHS•Summit, NJ

About The Position

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,00 0employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from our responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means. Position Summary: This is a Full-Time staffing coordinator position. This individual must be able to multitask, coordinate with department managers and staff, and organize individual schedules for Nursing and MHA staffing for effective hospital functioning. Staffing Coordinator must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Requirements

Education: BA/BS in psychology, communications, or a related human services field preferred.
Experience: Experience working within staffing, UKG and other scheduling systems preferred.
Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily staffing of RN’s, LPNs and MHA’s
Process PDO requests and ensure coverage for employees taking PDO, in collaboration with Nursing Management.
Process call-ins/absences and ensure coverage.
Ensure training/orientation of Nursing staff is current.
Review time sheets daily and make corrections as needed for the Payroll Clerk.
Maintain up to date and accurate nursing staff phone lists.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Provide clerical support to the Nursing Department. Filing.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.