Description Summary:
Provides technical support to the operations of patient care services through performance of scheduling, staffing, and report development and special projects related to staffing and scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Provides an adequate staff of nursing personnel for all shifts through the development. Prepares and maintains staffing schedules that meet hospital needs and apply to variable census conditions.
- Refers to established unit staffing patterns to determine minimum staffing requirements for each nursing classification and work status for each unit based on 24-hour coverage.
- Maintains current personnel phone lists.
- In cooperation with nursing Director/Manager and using the established nursing staffing system, assists in daily staffing of units by assigning personnel, calling replacements, and communicating staffing issues, including projecting weekend needs.
- Schedules and posts calendars containing information important to float per diem nursing personnel.
- Enters changes to current and future schedules promptly.
- Assists in development and implementation of projects for patient care services.
- Maintains staffing, scheduling and related use.
- Assists in accurate recording of payroll data.
Requirements:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent required. One year post high school courses in business preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in the health care field. Hospital experience preferred.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) skills. Multi-line telephone skills. Demonstrates ability in technical and analytical functions, knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed