Staffing Coordinator (Per Diem)

Astrana Health; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tustin, CA is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to ensure effective staffing of nursing departments. This role involves coordinating schedules and staffing resources while providing clerical support functions within the nursing unit. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, customer service skills, and understanding of medical terminology. Bilingual skills and prior staffing experience in healthcare are preferred. The position offers a compensation of $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card is required for Los Angeles City Employees.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care units by receiving staffing requests and allocating resources.
• Assists Nursing Leadership with the maintenance of schedules and staffing changes.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision-making.

Skills

Customer service skills

Understanding of basic medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Department: 8610-Hospital Admin

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Description

The Staffing Coordinator ensures appropriate day to day staffing of all nursing departments. Assists Nursing Leadership with the maintenance of contract labor HR files, schedules, sick call monitoring, contract labor utilization and staffing changes. Coordinates and performs a broad range of clerical support functions in the nursing unit. Specific duties include performing reception functions, ad hoc projects, inventory and ordering of unit supplies, collecting and compiling patient data, and assembling and organizing medical records. Coordinates and assists with patient access, nursing, and case management for patient admission and discharge process.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports patient care units by receiving staffing requests and allocating available resources within the Department of Nursing on a shift-by-shift basis. Allocates available staffing resources based on identified patient care needs and recommended staffing with unit staffing resources and requests. Collaborates with Administrative House Supervisors/Unit Leaders to meet staffing needs. Analyzes staffing patterns and trends to determine when staffing needs are balanced. Coordinates and assists with Patient Access, Nursing, and Case Management during patient admission and discharge process.
• Assists Nursing Leadership with the maintenance of schedules, sick call monitoring, contract labor utilization and staffing changes. Validates and ensures accuracy of invoices for contract services. Maintains contract labor Human Resources files.
• Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office Products
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• One (1) year experience or staffing/scheduling experience in a healthcare facility