Staffing Coordinator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Allentown seeks a Staffing Coordinator to manage staffing and scheduling systems. The role involves monitoring staffing information, adjusting work schedules, and coordinating staffing resources to meet patient needs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily staffing information and updates staffing schedules.
• Adjusts nursing staff work schedules according to established contracts.
• Communicates with charge nurses to assess staffing needs.

Job description

Summary

Operates, maintains, and supports staffing and scheduling systems through data collection and organization. Evaluates data for completeness and distributes system reports at specified intervals; maintains master file integrity.

Job Duties

1. Monitors daily staffing information, reviews, and updates to ensure correct cost center, quick code, and special codes are used and documented. Updates staffing schedules and systems as needed.
2. Adjusts nursing staff work schedules according to established contracts, policies, and procedures for approval by the unit Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
3. Communicates with charge nurses, unit managers, and/or the Nursing Supervisor to assess and confirm staffing needs for upcoming shifts.
4. Develops staffing proposals for review by the Nursing Supervisor on off-shifts, using critical thinking based on acuity, census, and available staff.
5. Coordinates daily redistribution of departmental staffing resources and supports units in acquiring staff for patient needs.
6. Monitors receipts and updates unit schedules/API worksheets reflecting schedule changes.
7. Monitors schedules for contract labor and contingency workers, coordinating their assignments.