Nursing Workforce Staffing Specialist-Weekend Nights (Saturday/Sunday 6p-6:30a)

St. Luke's University Health Network

Allentown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Auditory, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Documentation, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Kronos Products, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Medical Terminology, Network Administration/Management, Nursing, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Performance Reviews, Registered Nurse (RN), Schedule Development, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Time Tracking
LOCATION
Allentown, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Weekend Nursing Workforce Staffing Specialist coordinates clinical staffing placement maintains work schedules, tracks time and attendance to support the St. Luke's Network to achieve optimal staffing. Serves as the point person and resource for the Nursing Workforce Staffing Office and Network Supervisors.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assigns Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants and Patient Observation Attendants to the appropriate entity/unit according to the needs

  • Develops, clinical work schedules, anticipating staffing needs, to ensure sufficient staffing for each shift within budgetary guidelines

  • Coordinates scheduling to reduce overstaffing, staff shortages and/or overtime

  • Complies data for reporting on growth, financial metrics and staffing related data

  • Input and manage all schedules, changes and/or corrections into the computerized scheduling program (Kronos) and relays changes to designated staff on a daily basis

  • Timely, effective, and efficient communication with staff, supervisors and entities to relay necessary information and coordinate staffing plans

  • Supports the clerical functions associated with reviewing and documenting staff daily assignments to support all entities/units as able

  • Cross-trains with other staff coordinators to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations

  • Investigates staff scheduling concerns as appropriate and communicates concerns with manager as necessary

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally lift and/or carry 50 lbs Frequently lift and/or carry 25 lbs Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knee) Sit at least 6 hours in an 8-hour workday Finger and hand dexterity necessary to handle office equipment Visual and auditory acuity required to provide job functions.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or GED required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

PC and data entry skills, medical terminology, and staffing/scheduling background. Excellent communication customer service skills including the ability to work with others in a fair, organized manner and easily adaptable to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision as required

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services