Staffing Optimization Analyst

HCA • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Staffing Optimization analyst is responsible for using critical thinking and data analytical skills to perform facility assessments, compile recommendations, assist with implementation of recommendations and monitor results designed to reduce the overall cost of labor in the hospitals. This position is an independent decision maker regarding the development of plans and actions to apply the organization's staffing and scheduling best practices, policies, and any other contractual constraints. The Staffing Optimization Analyst works in close collaboration with Group, Division, PI labor and facility leaders and executives to ensure optimal utilization to support staffing requirements/expectations. This individual should possess excellent communication, change management, and data analysis skills and a demonstrated track record of delivering results and attaining goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ year of experience in specifically related duties which are required to perform this role
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced user in Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform Flex Path Compliance Audits and provide support for other Financial Resiliency initiatives to include but not limited to PRN utilization, overtime, weekend commitment, and under/over commitment.
• Responsible for the observations, formulation, and recommendations on facilities scheduling matrix information based on experience and best practices on staffing, floating, and flexing staff for a Division or facility.
• Actively supports and is a Knowledge Source for optimal use of Facility Scheduler Staffing Dashboard and other FS enhancements.
• Responsible for collaborative interfacing with appropriate resources in the creation of labor allocation plans, communication of plans to Division PI Labor, and facility leadership through the enforcement of the organization's staffing model.
• Monitor key staffing and scheduling metrics to include but not limited to timely posting of schedules, commitment, and schedule healthiness.
• Provide Facility Scheduler cleanup and standardization support.
• Monitor and communicate on effective utilization of Full-time, Part-time, PRN, and Contract Labor staff in line with the Flex Path approach.
• Work with Division PI Labor and facility leadership to collaboratively develop action items to facilitate efficient and effective coordination of staffing and scheduling.
• Be a resource for the Facility Schedule Actionable Dashboard to the Divisions and facilities.
• Validate through audits key staff data within FS to include but not limited to competencies and/or certification/licensure expirations for staff being scheduled in FS.
• Review staffing grids in FS to ensure grids are appropriately configured to interface with SGN and are assigned Skills with target values.
• Mastery of all Information Systems associated with staffing and scheduling management.
• Produce accurate documentation and data entry that reflects the efforts, communications, and processes associated with filling staffing needs.
• Build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees