Staffing Coordinator

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to optimize staffing levels across departments, ensure adequate coverage, and improve operational efficiency.

You will schedule personnel daily, process staffing requests, manage call-outs, and communicate with staff and management about assignments and availability, demonstrating strong organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with staffing/time-management experience.
• Two years of equivalent work experience.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily unit staffing by monitoring patient census and acuity, coordinating shift-to-shift assignments and replacements.
• Maintain accurate records of schedules, staff attendance, and personnel information within department databases.
• Generate and distribute staffing projections and reports to unit leadership for payroll accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Provide professional communication and support to all staff while assisting nursing administration with daily office tasks.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of contract personnel including credentialing, orientation, competency tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Conduct regular audits of staffing data and contract documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

Skills

Time management

English fluency

Staffing coordination

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Staffing Coordinator, you will be responsible for optimizing staffing levels across departments, ensuring adequate coverage and operational efficiency.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Staffing Coordinator, you will be responsible for optimizing staffing levels across departments, ensuring adequate coverage and operational efficiency. Every day you will schedule personnel, process staffing requests, manage call-outs, and communicate effectively with staff and management regarding assignments and availability. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail in scheduling, and excellent communication, crucial for maintaining optimal workforce deployment and service continuity.

• Manage daily unit staffing by monitoring patient census and acuity while coordinating shift-to-shift assignments and replacements.
• Maintain accurate records of schedules, staff attendance, and personnel information within the department databases.
• Generate and distribute staffing projections and reports to unit leadership to ensure efficient operations and payroll accuracy.
• Provide professional communication and support to all staff members while assisting nursing administration with daily office tasks.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of contract personnel including credentialing, orientation, competency tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Conduct regular audits of staffing data and contract documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and Previous Staffing/Time ManagementSystem experience., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Previous Staffing/Time ManagementSystem experience., upon hire or
• 2 years equivalent work experience and
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English

Preferred

• Experience in Google Workspace.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $34.33 /hour