Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage for quality care on all shifts by working closely with
the Leaders.
Job Specific Duties
- Accurately records staffing and nursing pay practices (ESP, LOA, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) in a computerized system (Clarivia/Kronos).
- Assesses and evaluates staffing needs on a proactive (daily, weekly, scheduling period, etc.) and shift-toshift basis to provide 24-hour coverage.
- Answers employee calls regarding staffing/scheduling functions.
- Prepares staffing on a timely basis and communicate with the Leaders so that they can make staffing decisions.
- Communicates any staffing shortages/overages/changes to the Leader and contacts staff if additional/less support is needed.
- Attends bed control meetings at all times.
- Edits Kronos transactions in a timely manner and within guidelines with payroll department.
- Prepares payroll correction and ESP forms when necessary.
- Consults with nursing department staff and supervisors concerning the staffing/scheduling needs to reduce/eliminate problems.
- Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
- Confirm license/certification and current standing for nursing department employees with state approved agencies as needed.
- Responsible for requests of off and on-call schedule.
- Responsible for the staffing system functions (Clairvia Web/Client).
- Monitors, updates, and tracks acuity every four hours as needed.
- Runs Clarivia and Kronos reports as requested.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Previous clerical experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Staffing experience preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of TM&E & pay policies.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all sensitive and private employee information.
- Knowledgeable of computers, printers, and/or ability to learn appropriate software applications.
- Able to work within a team and be a model of team work.
- Ability to perform independent decisions and utilize problem solving skills when necessary.
- Ability to remain calm and manage high stress situations.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, visitors, and government agencies/personnel