Staffing Assistant Part Time (day/eve)
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Location: Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary Range: 17.07 - 32.47
Work Type: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 24
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: Day/Eve and Rotating Weekends 7a - 3:30pm & 3p - 11:30pm
Date Posted:
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Description
Summary:
Responsible for supporting and facilitating the infrastructure and daily operations of the nursing staffing office collaborating with key stakeholders. The staffing assistant supports the nursing practice environment through continuous coordination with patient care managers, and clinical coordinators by assuring that resource allocations are based on identified needs and valid nursing workload metrics.
Responsibilities:
1. Scheduling/processing phone calls related to illness/absence, reconciling and continuously updating master staffing schedule for gaps.
2.Alerts Staffing Manager, Shift Manager and Nurse Manager/designee to staffing deficits weekly; Handles all phone calls pertaining to shift to shift staffing, and miscellaneous phone calls; Initiates phone calls to nursing personnel to fill staffing deficits; Maintains a list of personnel called and response.
3. Follows procedures related to shift for data input of acuity information; Prepares, Enters and validates master staffing schedules; Calls units and validates staffing at the commencement of shift with unit Manager; Maintains all electronic files and databases related to staffing/scheduling.
4. Assists with daily operations in Nursing Office as directed by immediate supervisor/designee; Answers phone and channels calls to appropriate individuals or conveys message Assists with daily operations in Nursing Office as directed by immediate supervisor/designee; Performs other duties as requested in a courteous manner.
5. Maintains confidentiality of information obtained through reports, conservation or employee record.
6. Follows hospital policies in relation to attendance. Notifies Nursing Office in a timely manner when late, ill or absent; Attends JCAHO/OSHA annually. (HealthStream modules); Offers assistance to other staff members as necessary; Participates as requested in the orientation of new personnel, clinical managers, patient care manager
7. Oversee and support staffing systems for 7 East Flex Units; Participate and support new and ongoing projects and programs supporting department goals and organizational outcomes.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: High School Education, and or College Credits
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Superior Communication Skills, Flexible, Ability to Multitask, Time Management, Organization & Prioritization Ability, Critical Thinking and having the ability to work under pressure.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 378
Department: Nursing Staff Office
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.07 - $32.47 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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