Night Shift Staffing Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Resource Management Center Staffing Assistant to coordinate staffing across inpatient units and ensure safe patient care. The role emphasizes real-time assessments, collaboration with supervisors, and use of Smart Square for scheduling.

The position supports 24/7 operations with two 12-hour shifts weekly (7:30pm–7:00am), requiring strong communication and decision-making in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• At least 2 years in healthcare operations, staffing coordination, or hospital roles.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make real-time decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate nursing and ancillary staff across inpatient units to maintain safe staffing ratios.
• Conduct staffing evaluations at minimum every 4 hours and adjust assignments as census changes.
• Collaborate with Hospital Supervisors and unit Charge Nurses to assess real-time needs.
• Attend staffing huddles and communicate staffing plans for upcoming shifts.
• Identify and allocate resources based on priority and patient safety needs.
• Manage calls from care team members, including call-outs and schedule changes.
• Respond to unit updates like admissions, discharges and sitter/1:1 needs.
• Use Smart Square to track staffing, assignments, and workforce availability.
• Maintain clear communication across hospital operations.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Staffing coordination

Communication skills

Scheduling systems

Real-time decision making

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Smart Square

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Resource Management Center Staffing Assistant to coordinate staffing across inpatient units and ensure safe patient care. The role emphasizes real-time assessments, collaboration with supervisors, and use of Smart Square for scheduling.

The position supports 24/7 operations with two 12-hour shifts weekly (7:30pm–7:00am), requiring strong communication and decision-making in a fast-paced hospital environment.