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Valley Medical Center ED Staffing Coordinator in Renton, Washington
WE are Valley. Shouldn't You Be, Too?
At Valley, we serve a critical role in helping maintain and improve the health of our community. We share common core values such as compassion, respect, trust and teamwork. And we have an honest passion for helping others, patients and staff alike. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!
Become Part of Our Valley Family
When you join Valley, you join a remarkable and motivated team dedicated to caring for our community and each other. From the operating room to the board room and all of the departments and clinics in between, we are committed, capable and eager to share our expertise and passion for helping others.
Job Description:
*TITLE: *STAFFING COORDINATOR
JOB OVERVIEW: The Staffing Coordinator is responsible for the systems which surround the allocation and management of nursing personnel. He/she is also responsible for knowing and applying contractual guidelines, unit structures, and the philosophy, objectives, and policies of Valley Medical Center.
*ROLE: *See job description for administrative partner for generic job duties.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Patient Care Services Division
HOURS OF WORK: Variable, as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position and needs of the division.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Resource Management
PRE-REQUISITES:
Recent staffing experience in a health care environment or equivalent.
Evidence of basic computer education required. Working knowledge of computer programs, including scheduling programs, electronic mail applications, telephone systems, Kronos Time & Attendance system and OneStaff scheduling software program strongly preferred.
Background and experience in customer service preferred.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Capable of comprehending, executing and acting within scope of practice; ability to read and understand contractual language.
Demonstrates strong organization skills and problem-solving ability with the ability to coordinate staffing for several units.
Neat and well groomed appearance.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Flexible in dealing with people, able to meet the public in a poised manner.
Evidence of excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
Ability to set priorities, work accurately and organize work efficiently and confidentially.
Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness.
TYPICAL PHYSICIAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires ability in emergency situations to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires ability to communicate effectively in oral and written fashion. Requires working under changing conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluidize and other conditions common to clinical environment. Regular and punctual attendance is as condition of employment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic job description for Administrative Partner
Unique Job Functions:
Prepares monthly staffing schedule for all categories of staff assigned to the patient care unit.
Assigns staff to units according to cross-train