Nurse Staffing Coordinator

Nurse Staffing Coordinator (Psychiatric/Forensic Care)

Are you a seasoned psychiatric nurse with a talent for leadership and a passion for clinical excellence? We are looking for a Nurse Staffing Coordinator to serve as the heartbeat of our facility. In this position, you aren't just managing a schedule—you are ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care by empowering the staff who provide it. Our facility specializes in treating complex psychiatric disorders, including acute schizophrenia, psychosis, and cognitive decline. As the Staffing Coordinator, you are the bridge between administrative strategy and bedside compassion. You ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. This position is eligible for an appointment incentive of $13,500 to the selected applicant(s) who agree to work for the facility for a minimum period of twelve (12) months! Your Impact includes:

• Ensuring that every unit, on every shift, is fully equipped with the talent needed to provide world-class care and well-being.
• Assessing the delivery of nursing care in real time, identifying opportunities for growth, and collaborating with your team to implement best practices.
• Acting as a stabilizing force during behavioral emergencies. Your expertise ensures the safety of both our patients and your fellow staff members.
• Leading the coordination, scheduling, and organization of work activities across the hospital, ensuring seamless transitions between shifts.
• Serving as a mentor to nursing personnel, fostering a culture of professional development and high-quality patient outcomes.
• By managing 24/7 coverage, you protect our nurses from burnout and ensure that our patients never go a moment without the support they deserve.

What You'll Bring includes:

• Strong foundational nursing skills with advanced training in managing acute and chronic mental health conditions.
• The ability to stay calm and direct activities during high-pressure situations or behavioral crises.
• A knack for administrative duties, scheduling, and evaluating unit activities to keep the facility running like clockwork.

The Fine Print (Requirements) includes:

• Mandatory overtime may be required to ensure patient safety and facility coverage.
• Applicants must successfully complete a background check and a comprehensive drug/alcohol screening (urinalysis and breath analysis).
• We are proud to be a 100% tobacco-free facility, promoting the well-being of our staff and patients.

If you are ready to take the next step in your psychiatric nursing career and lead a team dedicated to making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today to secure your $13,500 appointment incentive and lead the future of our nursing services!

Example of Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• Optimizing nursing assignments across all hospital units each shift to ensure 24/7 safety and high-quality patient care.
• Acting as the primary supervisor of nursing personnel in the Nurse Manager's absence, maintaining operational continuity.
• Keeping the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) and Nurse Managers informed of critical unit issues through clear, concise, and timely reporting.
• Applying expert knowledge of hospital regulations and coordinating the hospital-wide Adult Protective Services (APS) policy.
• Leading the response to behavioral emergencies, modeling and teaching advanced de-escalation techniques to help patients manage acute emotional distress.
• Overseeing the delivery of both psychiatric and medical nursing services to ensure clinical protocols are strictly followed.
• Participating in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and collaborating across departments to elevate patient outcomes.
• Acting as a professional bridge between the facility and families or outside organizations to further the hospital's mission.
• Directing the training of unit personnel and promoting continuing nursing education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
• Ensuring the seamless flow of information between unit staff and other departments to maintain a synchronized care environment.
• Teaching healthcare professionals the psychological and physical tools needed to safely manage complex psychiatric behaviors, when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: None.

Licensure/Certifications: Current West Virginia licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experiences as a Registered Nurse.

Internal Applicants Only: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Registered Nurse and/or a specialty nursing classification (i.e. Charge Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, QAPI Nurse, etc.) may substitute for the required experience. Substitution Information: Graduate coursework toward a degree in Nursing or a related field may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

About the Organization

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients, either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University's Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital's own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.