Staffing & Scheduling Spec - Nights

Department

Nursing Staffing Services

The Staffing & Scheduling Specialist plays a pivotal role at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS). The Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficient allocation and scheduling of nursing staff across various units within a healthcare facility, and involves managing workforce schedules, prioritizing staffing needs, liaise with different departments to address staffing issues, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

The Specialist will leverage staffing software systems to optimize staffing levels, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the highest level of patient care.

• Require a minimum of one (1) year of healthcare-related experience preferably in a hospital setting.
• Require an associate degree in health care or business administration, or related field (bachelor’s preferred), or high school/GED equivalent and two (2) additional years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

• Prefer proficiency with scheduling software (e.g., API or other similar systems), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and familiarity with EHR systems.
• Prefer Healthcare management certification, e.g., Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP), or similar credential.
• Prefer an understanding of staffing regulations (e.g., nurse-patient ratios, union agreements), labor laws, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Prefer experience with managing staffing projects, workflow improvements, or process optimization in a healthcare setting.
• Prefer strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively between departments and with external stakeholders.
• Prefer strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and resolve staffing issues efficiently.
• Prefer three plus (3+) years of experience in nursing staff scheduling, healthcare staffing management, or workforce management in a hospital or large healthcare setting.

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.