Staff Coordinator

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Sr. Staff Coordinator and/or Clinical Managers for Adult/Adolescent Services, performs duties related to scheduling and daily staffing of nursing units. Assists program nurses in maintaining a safe environment. Serves as a role model and advocate for MHW's.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. B.A. preferred.

2. Three years Mental Health Worker experience preferred.

3. One year of office management, administrative services or staffing experience required.

4. Previous experience in Microsoft Applications, and other database management required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Competencies

Produces nursing staff schedules in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the Programs under the supervision of the Clinical Managers.

Makes recommendations for short and long term cost effective staffing needs to Clinical Managers and VP of Patient Care, at least every six months.

Prepares, checks, and reviews daily staffing needs based on census and patient acuity, and recommends redeployment to Clinical Managers.

Coordinates per diem staff schedule and assignment with appropriate Clinical Manager.

Notifies Clinical Manager when per diem staff employees do not meet guidelines.

Re-deploys staff, or telephones for per diem and/or overtime staff to fill sick calls and vacancies to maintain safe, cost effective staffing.

Coordinates hospital-wide vacation and holiday requests in consultation with Clinical Managers to ensure safe, cost effective staffing.

Maintains accurate Kronos records for all employees assigned.

Understands and is able to process all parts of ANSOS for which he/she has access. Updates ANSOS data base on a regular basis as needed.

Maintains a current file of nursing personnel for the program computer for each area served.

Assists the VP of Patient Care in keeping daily and interval records, reports, and statistics regarding per diem and overtime staffing use.

Produces staffing reports from ANSOS as requested by Clinical Managers.

Enters patient acuity system into computer on a daily basis.

Reviews with Clinical Managers or designee use of earned time.

Assists in coordinating on-the-job orientation and cross-training keeping accurate records.

May perform MHW duties to supplement staff or provide emergency coverage.

Demonstrates good communication skills in advocating for staffing needs.

Takes on other clinical responsibilities as delegated by Clinical Manager.