Hospital Staffing Coordinator: Scheduling & Analytics

Trinity Health; Iowa; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of MercyOne in Iowa, is hiring a Staffing Coordinator to support the Centralized Staffing Department. The role schedules staff for 12-hour shifts, monitors census and acuity, and collaborates with unit leadership to optimize coverage while maintaining confidentiality.

You will gather data, forecast staffing needs, allocate internal and external resources, and communicate with team members about shifts and changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; medical knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under workflow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate staffing for nursing units using labor tracking tools.
• Forecast and validate staffing needs based on census and acuity.
• Adjust staffing to meet patient care demand and bed availability.
• Communicate shifts, availability and shortages to staff and leadership.
• Maintain CS department data and records; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of MercyOne in Iowa, is hiring a Staffing Coordinator to support the Centralized Staffing Department. The role schedules staff for 12-hour shifts, monitors census and acuity, and collaborates with unit leadership to optimize coverage while maintaining confidentiality.

You will gather data, forecast staffing needs, allocate internal and external resources, and communicate with team members about shifts and changes.