Staffing Coordinator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network operates, maintains, and supports staffing and scheduling systems through data collection and organization. It evaluates for completeness and distributes system reports at specified intervals; maintains master file integrity.

LVHN staff member will monitor daily staffing information, update schedules, and adjust nursing staff work schedules in accordance with contracts and procedures for approval by unit leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in scheduling software workflows.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily staffing information and updates as needed to ensure correct data and codes.
• Updates staffing schedules and systems as needed.
• Adjusts nursing staff work schedules per contracts and unit policies for approval by Nursing leadership.
• Communicates with charge nurses, unit managers, and Nursing Supervisors to assess staffing needs.
• Develops staffing proposals for off shifts using acuity, census, and available staff.
• Coordinates daily redistribution of staffing resources and supports units in staffing needs.
• Monitors schedules for contract labor and contingency workers and coordinates assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

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

Job Duties

• Monitors daily staffing information and reviews and updates as needed to ensure correct cost center, quick code and special codes are used and documented.
• Updates staffing schedules and systems as needed.
• Adjusts nursing staff work schedules in accordance with established contracts, policies and procedures for approval by unit Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
• Engages in ongoing communication with the charge nurses, unit managers and/or the Nursing Supervisor to assess and confirm staffing needs for each unit/department for upcoming shifts.
• Develops a staffing proposal for review by the Nursing Supervisor on the off shifts, utilizing critical thinking skills based on acuity, census, and available staff.
• Coordinates daily redistribution of departmental staffing resources and supports units in the acquisition of staff for patient needs.
• Monitors receipts and updates unit schedules/API worksheets for nursing units reflecting schedule changes.
• Monitor schedules for any contract labor and contingency workers and coordinate their assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient computer skills (scheduling software).

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift: Night Shift Address: 2024 Lehigh St Primary Location: Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Sunday-Saturday; 6:00pm-6:30am variable with weekend and holiday rotaion Department: 1004-09381 COH - Nurse Staffing Office Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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