Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

The Staffing Coordinator is responsible for managing the centralized staffing program for patient care services.

Key Functions

1. Maintains current, accurate schedules for designated departments to meet the standards established by Nursing Services.

1. Produces and distributes schedule templates for nurse managers/supervisors in advance of the beginning of the schedule; schedule to be completed by managers/supervisors and returned within required department schedule.
2. Communicates with nurse managers to ensure that census and acuity data is properly incorporated.
3. Implements staffing guidelines by matching patient census and acuity with staff skills and availability.
4. Assures that decisions related to floating, calling in or canceling staff are within protocols established by program management.
5. Maintains accurate documentation of staff attendance and floating history.
6. Provides daily schedules of PRN staff available, which allows nursing coordinators broad overview of staffing and program acuity.

2. Maintain a computer database of staffing and scheduling needs.

1. Understands and utilizes staffing applications and works to expand skills, knowledge and abilities.
2. Assures schedules are accurate and current.

3. Serve as liaison between Nursing Leadership, House Supervisors and ADONs around communication of staffing issues and program acuity.

1. Daily reports staffing issues at the end of each shift to nursing leadership.
2. Communicates immediately with appropriate managers if problems with staffing occur and works with nurse managers to resolve problems as appropriate.

Education Required: High School Diploma

Education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Licensure/Certification Required: CPR Certification, license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Texas.

Experience: Five years of experience in a hospital or clinical administrative environment. Preferred proficiency with staff scheduling software programs such as ScheduleAnywhere