DCH Health System
Staffing Coordinator - Nursing Operations
DCH Health System, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Overview
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the Administrative Supervisor, assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staffing needs within the Department of Nursing. Promotes positive relationships with all staff and departmental leaders.
Responsibilities
Prepares and maintains accurate schedules and attendance records.Consistently communicates staffing changes to the unit by telephone, text message and/or computer.Strives to provide optimal staffing as per staffing plan for each assigned nursing unit and escalates appropriately when goals cannot be met due to resource limitations.Adheres to safe scheduling practices.Maintains accurate records such as unplanned absences (call-ins), Patient Attendant requests, Charge Nurse requests for increased staffing due to high acuity, low census process, etc.Demonstrates the ability to use the appropriate scheduling codes for documentation (i.e. 0645-12, 1445-4, 1845-4 1845-12, x0645-12, x1445-4, x1845-4, x1845-12, INT-FMLA, etc.)Applies pay codes accurately (i.e. CTO, CTO/A, EA, AWOL, SICKLEAVE)Uses the electronic staffing and scheduling module and time and attendance module while assisting Managers/TLs or Charge nurses as appropriate.Demonstrates a working knowledge of each unit's "Master Staffing Plan" and flexible caregiver hours.Ability to make fair and consistent staffing adjustments based on call ins, acuity changes, census, caregiver hours, experience of staff, and recommendation of the Manager, Team Leader, Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor.Routes information and telephone calls to the appropriate person.Effectively communicates in a clear, concise manner to the Manager/Team Leader, Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor.Understands the short notice time off process and adhere to staffing guidelinesPrepares daily staffing huddle forms.Communicates staffing needs accurately to the Administrative SupervisorDemonstrates knowledge of attendance policies; maintains attendance records and generates unit reports at the predefined intervals.Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.Adjust personal schedule to meet the needs of the department.Attends in-service programs, all required training/education, and unit/department/service meetings
DCH Standards:Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned.Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Typing skills (30 wpm), strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work in stressful situations; practices professional telephone courtesy at all times; and must have computer skills.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
WORK CONTEXT
Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyMust be able to talk to others to convey information effectively.Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and textingMust be able to deal with conflictMust be able to receive delegationMust be able to work in groupsAble to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken wordMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be able to meet time pressure and time linesMust be able to perform in exact and accurate mannerPHYSICAL FACTORS
Physical presence onsite is essential.Vision and hearing normal or correctable to within normal range.Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationsAble to stand, walk, kneel, sit and stoopAble to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting.Must possess fine motor skills required to conduct data entry.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to reach reasonable distances in any directionMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and liftMust be able to run in an emergencyMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated mannerMust possess stamina to work prolonged shiftLight work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to flex fingers in a coordinated manner for typing.OTHER JOB FACTORS
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, legs, and torso togetherAble to take on responsibilities and challenges while displaying creative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related needs.
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the Administrative Supervisor, assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staffing needs within the Department of Nursing. Promotes positive relationships with all staff and departmental leaders.
Responsibilities
Prepares and maintains accurate schedules and attendance records.Consistently communicates staffing changes to the unit by telephone, text message and/or computer.Strives to provide optimal staffing as per staffing plan for each assigned nursing unit and escalates appropriately when goals cannot be met due to resource limitations.Adheres to safe scheduling practices.Maintains accurate records such as unplanned absences (call-ins), Patient Attendant requests, Charge Nurse requests for increased staffing due to high acuity, low census process, etc.Demonstrates the ability to use the appropriate scheduling codes for documentation (i.e. 0645-12, 1445-4, 1845-4 1845-12, x0645-12, x1445-4, x1845-4, x1845-12, INT-FMLA, etc.)Applies pay codes accurately (i.e. CTO, CTO/A, EA, AWOL, SICKLEAVE)Uses the electronic staffing and scheduling module and time and attendance module while assisting Managers/TLs or Charge nurses as appropriate.Demonstrates a working knowledge of each unit's "Master Staffing Plan" and flexible caregiver hours.Ability to make fair and consistent staffing adjustments based on call ins, acuity changes, census, caregiver hours, experience of staff, and recommendation of the Manager, Team Leader, Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor.Routes information and telephone calls to the appropriate person.Effectively communicates in a clear, concise manner to the Manager/Team Leader, Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor.Understands the short notice time off process and adhere to staffing guidelinesPrepares daily staffing huddle forms.Communicates staffing needs accurately to the Administrative SupervisorDemonstrates knowledge of attendance policies; maintains attendance records and generates unit reports at the predefined intervals.Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.Adjust personal schedule to meet the needs of the department.Attends in-service programs, all required training/education, and unit/department/service meetings
DCH Standards:Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned.Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Typing skills (30 wpm), strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work in stressful situations; practices professional telephone courtesy at all times; and must have computer skills.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
WORK CONTEXT
Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyMust be able to talk to others to convey information effectively.Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and textingMust be able to deal with conflictMust be able to receive delegationMust be able to work in groupsAble to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken wordMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be able to meet time pressure and time linesMust be able to perform in exact and accurate mannerPHYSICAL FACTORS
Physical presence onsite is essential.Vision and hearing normal or correctable to within normal range.Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationsAble to stand, walk, kneel, sit and stoopAble to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting.Must possess fine motor skills required to conduct data entry.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to reach reasonable distances in any directionMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and liftMust be able to run in an emergencyMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated mannerMust possess stamina to work prolonged shiftLight work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to flex fingers in a coordinated manner for typing.OTHER JOB FACTORS
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, legs, and torso togetherAble to take on responsibilities and challenges while displaying creative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related needs.