Nursing Staffing Coordinator – Behavioral Health

Oceans Healthcare; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing by organizing administrative processes for hiring and staffing of nursing personnel. The role manages applications, coordinates unit staffing, and ensures documentation is complete while collaborating with Mental Health Technicians and Milieu Managers.

The position emphasizes communication across units, on-call availability during evenings, nights, and weekends, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college education desirable.
• At least 1 year of experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing staff coverage for all units and communicate staffing needs.
• Assist with coordinating the hire process for nursing personnel and orient new staff.
• Track attendance, absences, and on-call coverage; report to Director of Nursing.
• Document and report demographics and performance-related information to Nursing Director.
• Maintain knowledge of procedure changes and serve as back-up for units as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Reading and writing

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education desirable

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Oceans Healthcare is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing by organizing administrative processes for hiring and staffing of nursing personnel. The role manages applications, coordinates unit staffing, and ensures documentation is complete while collaborating with Mental Health Technicians and Milieu Managers.

The position emphasizes communication across units, on-call availability during evenings, nights, and weekends, and adherence to regulatory standards.