Help keep patient care running smoothly behind the scenes. As a Central Staffing Specialist, you'll play a critical role in coordinating staffing resources across the health system, ensuring units have the support they need to deliver exceptional patient care. This fast-paced position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and can confidently make decisions in real time.
Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Coordinate and adjust staffing levels in partnership with unit leaders and operational leadership
Reallocate staff resources based on patient care needs and census changes
Post, monitor, and update open shifts while maintaining accurate scheduling records
Assist with schedule balancing and communicate staffing coverage changes
Coordinate sitter utilization, incentive requests, and travel staff approvals
Support bed management and staffing needs for overflow units
Follow staffing and fiscal guidelines during low-census periods
Provide administrative support related to payroll, compliance, audits, and reporting
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
Be part of a team that directly supports caregivers and patients across the organization. Your work helps ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time, making a meaningful impact on patient care every day.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Basic math skills, including ratios and percentages
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Computer proficiency, including scheduling software and electronic health records (or ability to learn)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
Combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the shift
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and medical equipment
Telecommuting not available
Staffing Coordinators, Schedule Coordinators, Administrative Support Professionals, Healthcare Operations Specialists, Unit Secretaries, and individuals interested in healthcare workforce management.
Preferred
-
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
-
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
