Staffing Coordinator - Hospital 2nd & 3rd shifts

Immediate need for a staffing coordinator in a hospital setting.

Location:

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours:

Monday - Friday and every other weekend 2nd shift 2pm - 10pm OR 3rd shift 10pm - 6am Pay Rate - based on experience

Work with a premier Staffing Agency

• Create and manage schedules:
  Assign nurses, nursing assistants, technicians, and other staff to shifts based on staffing needs.
• Fill open shifts:
  Find replacements when someone calls out sick, is on vacation, or otherwise can't work.
• Monitor staffing levels:
  Make sure each unit has enough qualified staff to safely care for patients.
• Coordinate with managers:
  Work closely with nurse managers, department supervisors, HR, and sometimes the nursing administration team.
• Handle schedule changes:
  Adjust assignments when patient census changes or the hospital suddenly becomes busier.
• Track attendance and staffing:
  Maintain records of hours worked, absences, overtime, and sometimes agency/temporary staff.
• Follow staffing rules:
  Ensure schedules comply with hospital policies, employee contracts, union rules where applicable, and required staffing qualifications.
• Communicate with employees:
  Notify staff about assignments, schedule changes, open shifts, and overtime opportunities.

• Seeking candidates who are highly organized, strong communicators, proactive problem-solvers, pay attention to details, and have the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Familiarity with hospital scheduling software preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology is ideal.