Role OverviewThis position provides support to nursing management in overall day-to-day coordination of staffing needs for individual patient care areas at UMass Memorial Health. It is directly responsible for identifying daily needs and changes in staffing and communicating to appropriate individuals. This role manages the input of data in the electronic scheduling system and maintains time and attendance records.
What You Will Do
Identify staffing needs and confer with managers throughout the day. Enter new hires into the automated scheduling system, update monthly and daily schedules, and print staffing sheets. Make calls to fill staffing needs, validate constant observation needs, and communicate changes with charge nurses. Participate in daily Patient Flow bed meeting huddles and identify overtime staffing to reduce expenses.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of basic medical terminology. Candidates should have basic knowledge of MS Office applications and the ability to learn new software rapidly. The position offers a hiring range of $17.36 - $31.26 per hour and may include a signing bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong follow up skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Basic knowledge of MS Office applications and the ability to learn new software programs rapidly
- Knowledge of automated scheduling systems
- Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English
Benefits
- Signing bonus may be available
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