STAFFING COORDINATOR - Full Time

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in New Jersey seeks a full-time Staffing Coordinator to manage nursing and MHA staffing schedules. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in psychology or communications and experience with scheduling systems. Key responsibilities include daily staffing of nursing personnel, processing PDO requests, and ensuring training compliance. Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask are essential for success in this role. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working within staffing and scheduling systems preferred.
• Psychiatric setting experience preferred.
• May be required to work occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily staffing of RN’s, LPNs, and MHA’s.
• Process PDO requests in collaboration with Nursing Management.
• Ensure training/orientation of nursing staff is current.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Teamwork

Calmness in emergency situations

Education

BA/BS in psychology, communications, or related human services field

Tools

UKG scheduling system

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126‑bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited by the Joint Commission, has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent residents of northeastern USA since 1902. Summit Oaks has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,000 employees. UHS’s strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

Position Summary

This is a full‑time staffing coordinator position. The individual must be able to multitask, coordinate with department managers and staff, and organize individual schedules for Nursing and MHA staffing for effective hospital functioning. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Education: BA/BS in psychology, communications, or a related human services field preferred.

Experience: Experience working within staffing, UKG and other scheduling systems preferred. Psychiatric setting experience preferred.

Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide daily staffing of RN’s, LPNs, and MHA’s
2. Process PDO requests and ensure coverage for employees taking PDO, in collaboration with Nursing Management
3. Process call‑ins/absences and ensure coverage
4. Ensure training/orientation of nursing staff is current
5. Review time sheets daily and make corrections as needed for the payroll clerk
6. Maintain up to date and accurate nursing staff phone lists
7. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality
8. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information
9. Provide clerical support to the nursing department (filing)
10. Ability to work as a team player
11. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures
12. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
13. Perform other duties as assigned/required by this position