Summary: Provides technical support to the operations of patient care services through performance of scheduling, staffing, and report development and special projects related to staffing and scheduling. Responsibilities: • Provides an adequate staff of nursing personnel for all shifts through the development. Prepares and maintains staffing schedules that meet hospital needs and apply to variable census conditions. • Refers to established unit staffing patterns to determine minimum staffing requirements for each nursing classification and work status for each unit based on 24-hour coverage. • Maintains current personnel phone lists. • In cooperation with nursing Director/Manager and using the established nursing staffing system, assists in daily staffing of units by assigning personnel, calling replacements, and communicating staffing issues, including projecting weekend needs. • Schedules and posts calendars containing information important to float per diem nursing personnel. • Enters changes to current and future schedules promptly. • Assists in development and implementation of projects for patient care services. • Maintains staffing, scheduling and related use. • Assists in accurate recording of payroll data. Requirements: Education: • High school graduate or equivalent required. One year post high school courses in business preferred. Experience: • Experience in the health care field. Hospital experience preferred. • Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) skills. Multi-line telephone skills. Demonstrates ability in technical and analytical functions, knowledge of computer applications preferred. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed