Job Description
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: N/A Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Full Time