Staffing Coordinator

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to ensure proper staffing for Nursing Admin and inpatient units. You will assess needs, adjust schedules and coordinate resources to maintain safe patient care levels.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, communication with staff and hospital leadership, and payroll support to the Nursing payroll department. You’ll join a team committed to Memorial’s caring culture and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 2 years of similar staffing experience.
• Basic computer and typing skills expected.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English and communicate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate and calculate daily staffing needs for inpatient units.
• Receive call-ins and adjust schedules to maintain staffing levels.
• Schedule and assign Courier delivery/pickups.
• Staff and document charges for inpatient 1:1 sitters.
• Coordinate transfers with House Supervisor, Hospitalist, and Specialist.
• Provide payroll support to Nursing payroll.
• Assist House Supervisor with call-outs in Surgery, GI, and Cath labs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Payroll support

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years similar experience preferred

Basic computer skills

Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English

Tools

Ansos

Paragon

Trauma case alert

ESF8 portal

LERN

One Content

Excel

Word

Outlook

Resource Scheduling

Bed watch

Job description

The Staffing Coordinator is designated to ensure proper staffing for Nursing Admin.

Description Of Position

The Staffing Coordinator is designated to ensure proper staffing for Nursing Admin.

SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to Director of House Supervision

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assess, evaluate and calculate daily staffing needs (to meet core staffing needs) of each inpatient unit in the organization.
• Receives all employee (patient care areas) call-ins and adjust schedules to maintain suitable staffing levels.
• Schedules and assigns delivery and pick up for the Courier.
• Staff and document charges for all inpatient 1:1 sitters.
• Receive transfer request from outside facility and coordinates with House Supervisor, Hospitalist, and Specialist to facilitate transfer.
• Coordinates and distributes Pizza for Pizza Fridays.
• Filing/organizing paperwork.
• Receiving and faxing work excuses to HR.
• Ordering office supplies.
• Ordering patient nutrition for after hours.
• Tracking durable medical equipment (SCD machines, wound vacs, etc.)
• Maintain proficient skills in multiple programs including: Ansos, Paragon, Trauma case alert, ESF8 portal, LERN, One Content, Excel, Word, Outlook email, Resource Scheduling, Bed watch etc.
• Strong organizational skills
• Provide payroll support to the Nursing payroll department.
• Assist the House Supervisor with Surgery /GI/Cath lab call outs.
• Assists House Supervisor with PICC/Midline gate keeping.
• Occasionally provides staffing support to the ED, Rehab, Memorial Specialty, Same Day Surgery, and Archer Institute.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• 2 yr. similar experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; Be willing to train for more advanced duties or skills.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight. Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting.
• Work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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