Staffing Optimization Analyst

HCA Healthcare•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Staffing Optimization Analyst uses critical thinking and data analytics to assess facilities, develop recommendations, assist with implementation, and monitor results intended to reduce hospital labor costs. The analyst independently develops plans and actions that apply the organization’s staffing and scheduling best practices, policies, and contractual constraints. Working closely with Group, Division, PI labor, facility leaders, and executives, the analyst supports optimal staffing utilization and requirements. The role calls for strong communication, change management, and data analysis skills, along with a record of delivering results and achieving goals. The analyst audits and supports staffing initiatives, advises on scheduling matrices, helps facilities adopt the Flex Path approach, and monitors staffing and scheduling metrics and outcomes. The role also supports the use and standardization of Timpani and related information systems, validates staff data, reviews staffing grids, documents staffing efforts, and builds effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience in specifically related duties required to perform the role.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform Flex Path Compliance Audits and support Financial Resiliency initiatives, including PRN utilization, overtime, weekend commitment, and under/over commitment.
Observe facility scheduling practices and formulate recommendations for scheduling matrix information, staffing, floating, and flexing staff based on experience and best practices.
Support and serve as a knowledge source for optimal use of Timpani and its enhancements.
Help facilities adopt the Flex Path approach to reduce premium labor utilization by applying best practices, analyzing opportunities, assisting with recommendations, and monitoring and reporting improvements in the FS application.
Collaborate with appropriate resources to create labor allocation plans and communicate them to Division PI Labor and facility leadership while supporting enforcement of the organization’s staffing model.
Monitor staffing and scheduling metrics, including timely schedule posting, commitment, and schedule healthiness.
Provide Timpani cleanup and standardization support and monitor effective use of full-time, part-time, PRN, and contract labor in line with the Flex Path approach.
Work with Division PI Labor and facility leadership to develop action items that improve coordination of staffing and scheduling.
Serve as a Timpani resource for divisions and facilities, share best practices, and provide Dashboard education.
Audit key staff data in Timpani, including competencies and certification or licensure expirations for staff being scheduled.
Review Timpani staffing grids to ensure appropriate configuration for interfacing with SGN and assignment of skills with target values.
Maintain mastery of information systems associated with staffing and scheduling management.
Produce accurate documentation and data entry reflecting efforts, communications, and processes related to filling staffing needs.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Continuing education and career advancement opportunities.