Staffing Coordinator

Staffing CoordinatorThe staffing coordinator is responsible for coordinating the work schedule for the Nursing department and any training/education needs. The Coordinator acts as a liaison resource with the Chief Nursing Officer and nursing management to the nursing staff in training and educational activities. Is responsible for F.T.E management of the nursing assistance with assistance from the CNO and Nursing Leadership*Pay Range: $25/hr. to $28/hr.Essential functions:Adjusts the daily staffing schedule, problem-solving difficult situations with CNO, and ADON of Nursing based on change in acuity, change in census, sick calls, 1:1's and Q 5'sCoordinate with business office with military shopping.Advises CNO/ADON of potential staffing needs that may require hiring FT, PT, or PD staff. Manages appropriate usage of staff, manages appropriate usage of overtime hours.Ensures time keeping system is updated and current for given pay period.Receives vacation and holiday requests from nursing staff; advises CNO/ADON if staffing coverage is adequate for approval of requests in a timely manner.Provides clerical support for nursing administration as requested, including maintaining current employee phone numbersUtilize scheduling tools and resources as directed.Maintain record keeping for all Administrative Nursing Personnel.Responsible for coordinating educational activities for all nursing staff.Responsible for F.T.E management of Nursing staff.Performs related duties as requested and all duties specifically outlined in the staffing coordinator competency checklist.Upholds the organization's ethics and customer service standards.Actively participates as a team member toward completion of department goalsParticipate effectively in process improvement changes. Originates action to improve existing conditions and processes. Uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.Communicates and interacts appropriately with all personnel, is open to others' ideas and opinions, supports the department's/organization's efforts, maintains confidentiality, is viewed by others as an example of professional, considerate behavior. Maintains flexibility to adapt to different methods of achieving work-related goals.Remains open to constructive feedback/guidance from leadership, actively participates in the ongoing improvement of the scheduling department.Works efficiently, utilizes all resources in a cost-effective manner, adheres to organization's policies and procedures, actively seeks ways to reduce cost and conserve resources to improve results. Demonstrates social responsibility.Assists with new employee orientation. Creates a receptive environment for new employees, making them welcome and assisting both informally and formally with new employee orientation.Making sure each new employee receives and completed a competency packet and is assigned a preceptor and schedules orientation of each unit.Maintains proper attendance- stays within attendance policy guidelines. Regular/reliable attendance is required. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling.Demonstrates safe work habits and knowledge of all related requirements and practices relative to job assignment. Completes incident reports according to policy for work-related illness or injury. Follows all established infection control practices. Assists in maintaining a safe environment at ASD. Knows emergency plans and participates in all emergency preparedness activities.