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Valley Medical Center Staffing Coordinator - Emergency Dept in Renton, Washington
**Job Description
STAFFING COORDINATOR**
JOB OVERVIEW: The Staffing Coordinator is responsible for the systems which surround the allocation and management of nursing personnel. He/she is also responsible for knowing and applying contractual guidelines, unit structures, and the philosophy, objectives, and policies of Valley Medical Center.
ROLE: See job description for administrative partner for generic job duties.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Patient Care Services Division
HOURS OF WORK: Variable, as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position and needs of the division.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Resource Management
PRE-REQUISITES:
Recent staffing experience in a health care environment or equivalent.
Evidence of basic computer education required. Working knowledge of computer programs, including scheduling programs, electronic mail applications, telephone systems, Kronos Time & Attendance system and OneStaff scheduling software program strongly preferred.
Background and experience in customer service preferred.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Capable of comprehending, executing and acting within scope of practice; ability to read and understand contractual language.
Demonstrates strong organization skills and problem-solving ability with the ability to coordinate staffing for several units.
Neat and well groomed appearance.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Flexible in dealing with people, able to meet the public in a poised manner.
Evidence of excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
Ability to set priorities, work accurately and organize work efficiently and confidentially.
Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness.
TYPICAL PHYSICIAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires ability in emergency situations to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires ability to communicate effectively in oral and written fashion. Requires working under changing conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluidize and other conditions common to clinical environment. Regular and punctual attendance is as condition of employment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic job description for Administrative Partner
Unique Job Functions:
Prepares monthly staffing schedule for all categories of staff assigned to the patient care unit.
Assigns staff to units according to cross-training experience, contractual agreements and established budget for units.
Maintains an ANSOS profile of personnel's individual competencies, preferences, and database as evidenced by ANSOS controller reports.
Reviews staffing schedule daily, making necessary request changes, calling in staff and dealing with staffing emergencies.
Prepares schedule for new staff in department.
Coordinates daily staffing with unit charge nurses on all shifts for all units.
Accountable for assigning staff based upon Patient Classification System recommendations.
Collaborates with the unit manager, charge nurse, supervisor to match staffing resource with the needs of the patients.
Effectively communicates daily census and staffing requirements to Director, Resource Management.