Nursing Scheduling Coordinator

Position Details

• 40 hours/week; benefitted

Under the direction of the supervisor, the Nursing Scheduling Coordinator monitors daily staffing needs to procure and coordinate supplemental staffing coverage to ensure a safe environment for patients in a cost effective manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to discuss the staffing needs and requirements of each unit, arrange supplemental coverage, and maintain external contacts with staffing agencies.

Competencies

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required for this position. Completion of an AA degree is preferred.

Knowledge

Knowledge of programs that relate to productivity, improvement, like scheduling, spreadsheets, electronic communication. Written communication skills to draft letters and memos. Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate with various departments. Know of office and administrative procedures and ability to organize and prioritize tasks normally acquired through two to three years of related experience Requires comprehensive understanding of personal computers and demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard word processing, PowerPoint, and spreadsheet software Understands the nursing department structure and competencies to assign staff to the appropriate unit each shift

Skills

Manages and maintains the supplemental staff schedules and updates schedules. Identify gaps in schedules and independently solicits supplemental staff and nurse staffing agencies to make changes to improve the mix of staff available to meet patient care needs.

Using knowledge of nursing competencies, nursing department structure, and scheduling/assignment criteria accurately assigns nursing staff to nursing units. Ability to recognize and/or anticipate the needs of customers and respond accordingly Analytical ability to organize work, set priorities, performs duties simultaneously and effectively function in stressful situationsHighly effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate/provide information to the health care team.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.59/hour - Maximum 30.69/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.