Staffing Coordinator/Scheduler

Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System East. This 138-bed, free-standing psychiatric inpatient hospital and outpatient program located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for an experienced Staffing Coordinator to coordinate inpatient nursing staff to meet staffing targets. Our psychiatric facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. The Staffing Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling nursing staff on all patient care units based on acuity and staffing ratios and providing clerical support for the nursing department in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization and in compliance with licensing, accrediting and regulatory agencies.

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Adjusts the daily staffing schedule as needed, problem-solving difficult situations with house supervisors, and Director of Nursing based on change in acuity, change in census, sick calls, 1:1's. Schedules per diem staff as needed. Ensures time keeping system is updated and current for given pay period.
• Advises DON of potential staffing needs that may require hiring FT, PT, or PD staff. Manages appropriate usage of staff and appropriate usage of overtime hours.
• Accurately enters data for reports; prepares and distributes appropriately and promptly. Provides clerical support for nursing administration as requested, including maintaining current employee phone numbers and email addresses.
• Communicates effectively. Coordinates/collaborates with nurse management as needed in order to provide equitable staffing for nursing units. Promptly and courteously processes phone calls.
• Performs timekeeping/payroll responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Provides various administrative functions as needed or assigned to ensure smooth operations.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience: 2 years' experience in staffing in acute healthcare setting. Computer experience required. Proficiency in UKG Pro is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must be 21 years of age, have a current negative TB test or medical clearance and meet qualifications for fingerprint clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Staffing and scheduling: 2 years in an acute healthcare setting (Preferred)
• UKG Pro scheduling and timekeeping: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person