Maintains accurate computerized scheduling system
Duties & Responsibilities:• Enters accurately all Nurses and MHW schedules for all the inpatient and partial Hospital units.
• Identifies areas to improve in the scheduling system.
• Ensures new hires schedules are entered in a timely manner.
• Enters all peer switches and vacation requests, MLOA etc. in timely manner
• Prints out daily and weekend schedules for the nursing supervisor's use.
• Prints out and posts float staff and per diem assignments
• Maintains accurate staffing template for each u nit
• Reviews schedules for discrepancies and brings to attention of Director Nursing Operations
• Provides reports of staffing activities to the Nurse Managers
• Communicates with nurse managers information about staff call outs
• Communicates compassionately with staff in securing their assistance
• Works with Director of Nursing Operations to maintain adequate staffing
• Communicates with Nursing Supervisors regarding shift schedules and needs
• Assigns float staff/per diem/ casual staff according to administrative/union guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of union contract in staffing open positions and managing vacation requests
• Makes all necessary telephone calls to fill unit staffing needs
• Completes log of individuals called and responses
• Completes Staffing seniority forms and freeze in lists for the next shifts and weekends
• Reports problems to the Director of Nursing Operations
• Monitors short term availability list for staffing needs
• Attends office operations meetings
• Attends orientation and annual education in services
• Observes all applicable Hospital policies and procedures
• Completes other duties as assigned
High School Graduate. Associates degree in secretarial field preferred. Computer expertise required and prior scheduling experience preferred. Must be able to multi-task and perform capably in a pleasant manner under stress in a busy office.
About Us:Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
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