Staffing Coordinator

Mercy Medical Center Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Merced is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to optimize staffing across departments, schedule personnel, process staffing requests, manage call-outs, and communicate with staff and management about assignments and availability.

You will maintain schedules, attendances, and personnel data, generate projections for leadership, and support nursing administration with daily tasks. You’ll also manage contract staff, verify credentials, and perform audits for compliance and readiness.

Qualifications

• 2 years of equivalent staffing/time management experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily unit staffing by monitoring census and acuity while 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 efficient operations and payroll accuracy.
• Provide professional communication and support to all staff members while assisting nursing administration with daily office tasks.
• Oversee the 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

Staffing coordination

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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. 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.

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