Staffing Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:  

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Resource Management, the Staffing Coordinator is responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and maintaining nursing personnel time schedules to provide staff as necessary based on unit staffing guidelines and patient acuity.

In collaboration with Nurse Leaders, the Staffing Coordinator will perform the following each shift:


* Adjust staffing to accommodate census, acuity, staff competencies and availability changes


* Maintain the staffing and scheduling system


* Monitor and update Nurses license, credentials expirations renewal and contact information


* Facilitate and document the utilization of temporary contract staff


* Prepares staffing and scheduling reports as requested


* Report accurate data to internal and external sources.


* Perform other responsibilities of the Nursing Office as assigned.

These services further the mission of Valley Presbyterian Hospital, which is to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for the people in the communities we serve.   

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:


* Previous experience in healthcare preferred.


* Excellent computer skills, which includes proficiency in Word and Excel


* Excellent verbal and written skills


* Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects


* Must be able to make decisions within short time constraints and with multiple fast paced changes occurring simultaneously


* Must be able to adapt well to changing priorities, instant deadlines, and constant interruptions

EDUCATION:


* High school diploma or equivalent required


* Bachelor’s in business or healthcare preferred.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:


* Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

MUST HAVES:


* All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due.    Reference the Educational Requirements: Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( These are the essential job functions for this position.

The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.

Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) : . 



* Adapts to the needs of the hospital/service by demonstrating flexibility.


* Collaborates with approved outside agencies.

Ensures temporary staff meets hospital requirements, including credentials, competencies, and occupational health clearance.


* Creates and maintains personnel files f...