Overview
The Staffing Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating patient assignment and staffing on a shift-by-shift basis in order to ensure appropriate patient coverage across all shifts. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date patient assignment spreadsheet and will complete all paperwork associated with schedule changes.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, compile, and maintain an updated telephone contact list for Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) inpatient staff.
Answer designated telephone extension to obtain pertinent information regarding staff call-outs. Obtain, document, and file required information and make necessary adjustments to patient assignment.
Respond to the intercom on the unit and identify and designate available staff resources accordingly.
Identify and anticipate staffing shortages on upcoming patient assignment and on-call schedules and follow procedures to ensure appropriate staffing. This includes solicitation of volunteers, notification of float staff, timely notification of on-call staff, and timely notification of appropriate supervisors if the implementation of mandatory overtime is anticipated or becomes required.
Assist in conducting shift change, coordinating patient assignments, and assign work breaks and duties for designated shifts.
Coordinate all paperwork associated with schedule changes. This includes, but is not limited to, requests for leave, switches, on-call sign-ups, on-call giveaways, shift balancing, holiday sign-ups, and overtime sign-up.
Coordinate temporary adjustments to patient assignments to afford opportunities for supervisors to speak with assigned staff.
Regularly generate and disseminate attendance data reports to appropriate supervisors.
Assist the Senior Staffing Coordinator in building and maintaining patient assignments each week based on scheduling needs and staff availability.
Assist in maintaining organization of patient matters including patient color groups and bedroom, bath, and meal assignments.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Associate’s Degree or higher is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous administrative or other relevant experience is preferred.
Minimum pay range
USD $37,132.78/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $60,215.17/Yr.