Staffing Coordinator - Acute

Summit BHC; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to organize and maintain the master nursing schedule, covering core shifts, overtime, and training across units. You will communicate schedules to staff, monitor census and acuity, and collaborate with leadership to resolve staffing gaps.

The role requires scheduling accuracy, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel and scheduling platforms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred in Office Management, Health Care Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains the master staffing schedule for Nursing Service.
• Monitors census and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage for each shift.
• Communicates schedules and changes to staff and coordinates training times.
• Schedules core shifts, overtime, and agency staffing to cover vacancies.
• Gathers and files staffing reports and coordinates with DON, CNO, and HR on staffing concerns.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Office Management, Health Care Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Staffing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that staffing of Nursing Service employees meets and maintains the department and facility needs for safe and effective patient care. Organizes and prepares work schedules of employees including core shifts, overtime shifts, training, transport, and other areas the facility may need according to established nursing guidelines based on census and patient acuity for all nursing units and programs. Communicates to employees their schedule, schedule changes, scheduled training times, and approval or denial of requests for time off.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Creates, follows, and maintains the master staffing schedule utilizing facility staff matrix guidelines and protocol including weekend and holiday schedules. Monitors census, staffing, scheduled admissions and discharges (minimum twice daily) to ensure the appropriate number of staff is available for each work shift.* Prepares daily and monthly staffing sheets with continual revisions as necessary and communicates to appropriate staff. Collects and files by date the 24-hour staffing report, daily assignments sheets, and daily census.* Ensures staffing of Nursing Service employees meets all department and facility needs; monitors and maintains employees’ core schedules, overtime, training, transport, vacancies, etc. Reports all issues with staffing to the DON along with resolutions for staffing concerns.* Schedules employees and agency staffing for core shifts, overtime shifts, training, transport, and other areas the facility may need to ensure vacancies are covered and overtime is limited and monitored appropriately.* Finds replacement staff as needed to maintain proper scheduling for call outs, vacations, and leave of absence. Prepares reports on aggregating data to include calls outs by staff, shift, and unit. Reviews the report with CNO/DON and HR on a weekly basis.* Monitors and obtains approval from CNO/DNO and schedules employees requests for time off, call outs, overtime, and training. Ensures that employees’ absences and time off (PTO) are properly requested, approved, and reflected in the timekeeping and scheduling systems.* Provides immediate notification of vacant position data to CNO/ DON and Human Resources. Assists in monitoring and updating the position control for Nursing.* Communicates to employees their schedule, schedule changes, scheduled training times, and approval or denial of requests for time off.* Verifies employees’ daily time is coded correctly in the timekeeping system including missed punches and the time worked is designated to the proper departments; makes adjustments as needed.* Manages the attendance tracking for Nursing staff.* Receives and organizes reports from all units to gather all reportable data such as daily FTE and distribute to appropriate staff.* Provides administrative support, as needed. Assists with ordering of supplies and delivery to units as needed.* Works with HR and payroll teams to resolve paycheck issues, as needed.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in Office Management, Business, Health Care Administration or related field preferred.* One year of staff scheduling experience required, medical staff scheduling preferred.* Experience with automated scheduling platforms required.* Microsoft Word and Excel software knowledge and experience required.* Must have good communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all members of hospital departments.**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility.**WORK LOCATION:**This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Highland Hospital?Highland Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Highland Hospital is an EOE.