Staffing Specialist

Staffing SpecialistInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.The posted compensation range of $27.49 - $34.54 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.As a Staffing Specialist, you will be responsible for optimizing staffing levels across departments, ensuring adequate coverage and operational efficiency. Every day you will schedule personnel, process staffing requests, manage call-outs, and communicate effectively with staff and management regarding assignments and availability. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail in scheduling, and excellent communication, crucial for maintaining optimal workforce deployment and service continuity.Nursing Unit SchedulingResponsible for entering approved department schedules and ensuring that they are posted per union contract timeframe.Prepares daily staffing sheets and ascertain completeness and accuracy.Maintain awareness of the census and acuity of patients in the nursing areas.Responsible for staffing of patient care areas. Consults with Nurse Managers/designee in determining patient census and appropriate staffing needs. Communicates with float pool and registry personnel for scheduling purposes.Act as a liaison for "call in" personnel and make necessary calls for replacement staff.Prepares daily staffing projection to fax to the charge nurse of each unit for the oncoming shift.Prepares all necessary paperwork for the House SupervisorMaintains staffing changes in computer and all other documentation as received- MD notes, change slips, new hire information, termination information, licensure information, etc.Responsible for preparing a weekly staffing projection for all department managers.Responsible for appropriate filing of all documentation in the officeJob RequirementsMinimum Requirements:High School Graduate/General Studies or two (2) years equivalent work experience orHigh School GED/General Studies or two years equivalent work experience andPrevious Staffing/Time Management System experienceSpecial SkillsEffective communicator with strong interpersonal relations skillsAbility to compile statistics and to maintain accurate and complete records and reportsPrevious Staffing/Time Management System experienceMust have the ability to read write and speak EnglishPreferred:Experience in Microsoft Office.Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.One Community. One Mission. One CaliforniaTotal RewardsDepending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.