STAFFING COORDINATOR/SCHEUDLING SPECIALIST

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug plans

401(k) plan

Student loan refinancing (SoFi)

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Meadows Psychiatric Center, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks a Staffing Specialist/Scheduling Coordinator to manage daily nursing staffing and scheduling in a full-time on-site role near State College, PA. You will work with CNO and Nursing Managers to fill shifts, monitor ratios, and generate staffing reports.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2+ years in staffing/scheduling in hospital settings, and experience with scheduling software (UKG).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent; human services degree preferred.
• Two years of staffing/scheduling experience in a hospital setting or with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience creating and maintaining staff schedules.
• Experience with UKG or other scheduling applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CNO, Nursing Managers, and Supervisors to ensure appropriate nursing staffing daily.
• Anticipate vacancies, fill shifts, and monitor staffing against census and acuity.
• Minimize overtime by effective scheduling and planning.
• Prepare nursing staffing schedules and daily staffing reports.
• Maintain schedule records and communicate changes to relevant units.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Human services degree preferred

Tools

UKG scheduling

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Staffing Specialist/Scheduling Coordinator Opportunity

This position is full-time; 40 hours per week. Monday thru Friday 7am-3:30pm. This is an on-site position. Must have experience with UKG or similar employee scheduling application(s). Must have experience with staff scheduling for multi-disciplinary teams.

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years. Visit our website at www.themeadows.net

The Staffing Coordinator works with CNO, Nursing Managers, and Supervisors to ensure appropriate staffing of the nursing units on a daily basis. Looks ahead to fill vacant shifts and monitors staffing to patient ratios taking into account census, acuity, staff orientation and related data points. Manages staffing schedule to minimize overtime. Prepares nursing staffing schedule, generates daily reports related to staffing, staffing sheets and related staff reporting. Maintains copies of schedules and shift assignment shifts as required by licensing agencies. Assists the CNO/UNM's with daily supervisory needs when on shift. Carries the supervisor phone and communicates call-outs and staffing changes to the CNO and ICN as needed. Communicates with ARC and the units regarding admissions and discharges. Maintains a hospital bed board status sheet. Responds to crisis calls on units and assists with milieu management as needed.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What do our current staff value at The Meadows & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement at The Meadows and within UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent; degree in human services field preferred
• Two (2) years experience in staffing/scheduling, within a hospital setting or multi-disciplinary teams
• Two (2) years experience creating and maintaining staff schedules
• UGK or other employee scheduling application(s)
• Experience with position control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience utilizing scheduling software/apps
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Position also requires excellent verbal communication skills; attention to detail; ability to remain calm in dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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