Staffing and Patient Flow Coordinator

Job Description

General Summary

The Staffing and Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for performing daily staffing activities for the CNA Float Pool, Inpatient and Outpatient nursing units as well as arranging and assisting with new hire orientation for agency/travel registered nurses. Responsible for managing unit based schedules for assigned nursing units, assisting in bed board monitoring and bed assignment, ensuring daily staffing is adequate and deploy float pool and agency staff where needed.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Fairly allocates staff according to acuity and need on each nursing unit which meets the staffing needs of the units and consistently. Follows-up with PCC/charge nurse or designee when unable to fulfill needs. Accurately prepares and checks daily staffing report for nursing units in a timely manner and compares staffing needs against census & staffing grids. Maintains accurate telephone - lists of agencies & staff of each unit and maintain accurate data in systems e.g. sick calls, scheduling changes and agency vouchers. Displays a commitment to excellence in quality of work; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Maintains a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, patients, families/significant others, medical staff, volunteers, and visitors. Maintains and uses material, supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner and contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Develops, posts, and manages the schedules for the assigned units based on ADC and budgeted staffing ratios. Maintains the scheduling system with accurate employee, demographic, skill, and scheduling information. Main Point of contact for assigned units relating to any scheduling processes/concerns. Communicates continuously with the Nurse Managers to ensure coordination of information and accurate scheduling. Reviews/Updates Payroll daily for respective Unit.

Manages daily staffing needs of all inpatient nursing units needs based on staff/census fluctuations. Assigns float pool resources and Agency based on need and acuity. Deploys staff fairly to various units based on expressed need and availability. Manages call outs, scheduling changes, and agency time slips.

Observes and monitors admissions to determine bed assignment needs. Works closely with Nurse Supervisors in determining bed assignment based on patients status, needs, etc. Assigns beds to patients to facilitate patient flow. Communicates with Units and Supervisors regarding bed assignments throughout the shift.