Immediate need for a staffing coordinator in a hospital
setting.
Location:
Springfield, Massachusetts
Hours:
Monday - Friday and every other weekend- 2nd shift 2pm - 10pm OR
- 3rd shift 10pm - 6am
Pay Rate - based on experience
Main responsibilities- Create and manage schedules: Assign nurses, nursing assistants, technicians, and other staff to shifts based on staffing needs.
- Fill open shifts: Find replacements when someone calls out sick, is on vacation, or otherwise can't work.
- Monitor staffing levels: Make sure each unit has enough qualified staff to safely care for patients.
- Coordinate with managers: Work closely with nurse managers, department supervisors, HR, and sometimes the nursing administration team.
- Handle schedule changes: Adjust assignments when patient census changes or the hospital suddenly becomes busier.
- Track attendance and staffing: Maintain records of hours worked, absences, overtime, and sometimes agency/temporary staff.
- Follow staffing rules: Ensure schedules comply with hospital policies, employee contracts, union rules where applicable, and required staffing qualifications.
- Communicate with employees: Notify staff about assignments, schedule changes, open shifts, and overtime opportunities.
Requirements- Seeking candidates who are highly organized, strong communicators, proactive problem-solvers, pay attention to details, and have the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Familiarity with hospital scheduling software preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare terminology is ideal
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