What You Will Do:

• Fairly allocates staff according to acuity and need on each nursing unit which meets the staffing needs of the units and consistently. Follows-up with PCC/charge nurse or designee when unable to fulfill needs. Accurately prepares and checks daily staffing report for nursing units in a timely manner and compares staffing needs against census & staffing grids. Maintains accurate telephone - lists of agencies & staff of each unit and maintain accurate data in systems e.g. sick calls, scheduling changes and agency vouchers. Displays a commitment to excellence in quality of work; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, patients, families/significant others, medical staff, volunteers, and visitors. Maintains and uses material, supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner and contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Develops, posts, and manages the schedules for the assigned units based on ADC and budgeted staffing ratios. Maintains the scheduling system with accurate employee, demographic, skill, and scheduling information. Main Point of contact for assigned units relating to any scheduling processes/concerns. Communicates continuously with the Nurse Managers to ensure coordination of information and accurate scheduling. Reviews/Updates Payroll daily for respective Unit.
• Manages daily staffing needs of all inpatient nursing units needs based on staff/census fluctuations. Assigns float pool resources and Agency based on need and acuity. Deploys staff fairly to various units based on expressed need and availability. Manages call outs, scheduling changes, and agency time slips.
• Observes and monitors admissions to determine bed assignment needs. Works closely with Nurse Supervisors in determining bed assignment based on patients status, needs, etc. Assigns beds to patients to facilitate patient flow. Communicates with Units and Supervisors regarding bed assignments throughout the shift.

What You Need to Be Successful:

III. Education and Experience

• 2 year / Associate's Degree Required. 3 years’ experience staffing/scheduling in a healthcare environment will be accepted in lieu of degree.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to understand staffing and scheduling functions
• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.