Staffing Coordinator: Patient Care & Scheduling

Lifepoint Health®; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company"s

Job summary

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to support nursing administration with daily staffing needs, acuity-based calculations, and accurate records. You will monitor staffing levels, resolve shortages, and communicate issues to leadership.

The role focuses on coordinating Patient Sitters, mentoring staff, and ensuring service quality while maintaining compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating staffing and scheduling in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing administration by coordinating daily staffing needs, calculating requirements based on patient acuity and flexible staffing models, and maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Proactively monitors staffing levels and resolves shortages in alignment with established staffing plans.
• Communicates anticipated or actual staffing issues to the appropriate Director in a timely manner.
• Determines, coordinates, and oversees staffing assignments for Patient Sitters to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Recruits, orients, trains, coaches, and mentors Patient Sitters; assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assesses and ensures the quality of services delivered, supports staff development initiatives, and promotes compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written communications.
• Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls; responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and issues as appropriate.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments.
• Maintains assigned calendars, files, and office equipment.
• Orders, tracks, and stocks office and departmental supplies.

Skills

Staff coordination

Scheduling

Records management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to support nursing administration with daily staffing needs, acuity-based calculations, and accurate records. You will monitor staffing levels, resolve shortages, and communicate issues to leadership.

The role focuses on coordinating Patient Sitters, mentoring staff, and ensuring service quality while maintaining compliance with policies.