Staffing Coordinator - Hospital setting 2nd & 3rd shifts

J. Morrissey & Company; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Morrissey & Company is seeking a staffing coordinator for a hospital setting in Springfield, MA. Typical hours are Monday through Friday with every other weekend, offering 2nd shift (2pm–10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm–6am).

Pay rate is based on experience and will reflect market norms for hospital staffing coordination roles. The coordinator will create and manage staff schedules, fill open shifts, monitor unit staffing, and coordinate with managers to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy mandated in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage staff schedules for nurses, nursing assistants, technicians and other staff.
• Fill open shifts by locating replacements when staff are unavailable.
• Monitor staffing levels to ensure safe, adequate coverage for each unit.
• Coordinate with nurse managers, department supervisors, HR and nursing administration.
• Handle schedule changes promptly as census or conditions require.
• Track attendance, overtime and agency staff as part of staffing records.
• Ensure schedules comply with hospital policies, contracts and relevant rules.
• Communicate assignments, changes, and overtime opportunities to staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Immediate need for a staffing coordinator in a hospital setting. Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Hours: Monday - Friday and every other weekend 2nd shift 2pm - 10pm OR 3rd shift 10pm - 6am Pay Rate - based on experience

Work with a premier Staffing Agency

Main responsibilities

• Create and manage schedules: Assign nurses, nursing assistants, technicians, and other staff to shifts based on staffing needs.
• Fill open shifts: Find replacements when someone calls out sick, is on vacation, or otherwise can't work.
• Monitor staffing levels: Make sure each unit has enough qualified staff to safely care for patients.
• Coordinate with managers: Work closely with nurse managers, department supervisors, HR, and sometimes the nursing administration team.
• Handle schedule changes: Adjust assignments when patient census changes or the hospital suddenly becomes busier.
• Track attendance and staffing: Maintain records of hours worked, absences, overtime, and sometimes agency/temporary staff.
• Follow staffing rules: Ensure schedules comply with hospital policies, employee contracts, union rules where applicable, and required staffing qualifications.
• Communicate with employees: Notify staff about assignments, schedule changes, open shifts, and overtime opportunities.

Requirements

• Seeking candidates who are highly organized, strong communicators, proactive problem-solvers, pay attention to details, and have the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Familiarity with hospital scheduling software preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology is ideal.