Position Summary
This position is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the ANSOS system, including the manual update and maintenance of data, data backup, and troubleshooting ANSOS system problems. It serves as a resource to nursing managers and supervisors to maintain adequate staffing throughout the Department of Nursing as determined by unit algorithm, census, acuity, and communication. The role may involve handling sensitive and confidential information, as well as utilizing Excel and ATA for data tracking and reporting for nursing. It is also the centralized hub for all Guthrie entities for web schedulers and ANSOS.
Experience
Experience with staffing and scheduling in an acute care setting preferred.
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Essential Functions
- Compiles data for and prepares regularly scheduled or special reports, analyses, and statements as requested. Reconciles payroll with actual time worked and maintains appropriate records, reports, and files as required.
- Demonstrates adherence to the values of The Guthrie Clinic—patient centeredness, excellence, and teamwork. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues by recognizing opportunities to teach other staff members and participating in orientation of new employees. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning by assessing and identifying personal learning needs, developing and completing a plan to maintain skills and competence in role performance. Participates in performance improvement activities to initiate changes in practice and the healthcare delivery system. Participates in efforts to minimize costs and unnecessary duplication of processes. Handles diverse workload and exercises individual judgment within limits of standard practice. Demonstrates the ability to be self‑directed and to multitask.
- In collaboration with nurse managers/supervisors determines actual staff needed for identified shifts based on staffing guidelines, available census, and unit algorithm. Reallocates staff to alternative units based on need, availability, and reallocation guidelines. Assists the nursing manager (or designee) in securing staffing resources for the various nursing units. Informs and/or solicits guidance or assistance with unusual or difficult staffing and scheduling issues from nursing leadership. Reviews staffing guidelines on an annual basis with the appropriate nursing leadership.
Other Duties
It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.