Staffing Coordinator Nursing

These are not licensed RNs or licensed positions of any kind. It would be comparable to a call center: answering phones scheduling and assigning the RNs PCAs and HUCs to open shifts to fill staffing needs.

The staffing coordinator supports patient care units by receiving staffing requests and allocating available resources within the Department of Nursing on a shiftbyshift basis.

Allocates available staffing resources based on identified patient care needs by reviewing staffing recommendation reports comparing recommended staffing with unit staffing resources and requests and collaborating with charge RNs to meet staffing needs.

Analyses staffing patterns and trends to determine when staffing needs are balanced or when to send messages to hire or grant excused absences.

Assists with contacting staff at home to grant excused absences communicate placement and/or determine their availability to work.

Assists in orienting nurse managers nursing supervisors and RN staff to staffing practices and procedural guidelines and practices.

Skills:

Excellent customer service skills

Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient computer skills necessary.

Required Skills & Experience:

Excellent customer service skills

Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient computer skills necessary.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Prefer prior experience with inpatient care unit in a patient care or support role.

Time Management

Computer Data Entry

Excellent Communication Skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Prefer prior experience with inpatient care unit in a patient care or support role.

Required Education:

High school graduate or GED required.