STAFFING COORDINATOR/SCHEUDLING SPECIALIST

The Meadows Psychiatric Center; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive pay & PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Diverse programming

Job summary

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is actively seeking a Staffing Specialist/Scheduling Coordinator to join our on-site team in Central Pennsylvania. This full-time role (40 hours/week) runs Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm.

The position focuses on proactive staffing, shift coverage, and ensuring patient care staffing aligns with census and acuity. Located just outside State College, PA, it offers opportunities within a large behavioral health network.

Qualifications

• 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
• Two (2) years experience creating and maintaining staff schedules
• Experience with position control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience utilizing scheduling software/apps
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• 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 attendance to work profile

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing to ensure appropriate coverage on a daily basis
• Look ahead to fill vacant shifts and monitor staffing to patient ratios
• Manage staffing schedule to minimize overtime
• Prepare nursing staffing schedule and generate daily reports related to staffing
• Maintain copies of schedules and shift assignments for licensing
• Assist CNO/UNMs with daily supervisory needs when on shift
• Communicate call-outs and staffing changes to CNO and ICN as needed
• Communicate with ARC and units regarding admissions and discharges
• Maintain hospital bed board status sheet
• Respond to crisis calls on units and assist with milieu management as needed

Skills

Scheduling

Staffing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Human services degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software/apps

Job description

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.

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.

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!

If you would like to learn more about the Staffing Coordinator position before applying, please contact Human Resources at 814-364-2161

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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.


• Two (2) years experience creating and maintaining staff schedules


• 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.