Staffing Specialist

The Staffing Specialist is responsible for creating, managing, and updating comprehensive staffing schedules for the nursing department. This role requires adaptability to budgetary limitations, changes in patient census, attendance monitoring, and managing leave requests. We are looking for an individual who is meticulous, exceptionally organized, and possesses strong prioritization skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with a standard schedule.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K plan with Employer Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Pediatric Specialty Care:

• Pediatric Specialty Care is committed to delivering the highest quality of long-term, short-term, and transitional care for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children, and young adults. Our mission is to address the unique needs of medically complex individuals from birth to 21 years, fostering an environment that enables children with special needs to reach their fullest potential.

Company Mission, Vision, and Core Values:

Mission: People caring for people

Vision: We aim to be your preferred partner

Core Values - ICARE Principles:

Integrity: We uphold honesty and ethical standards

Collaboration: We function as a cohesive team, building trust with our partners

Accountability: We transform purpose into action to achieve our objectives and celebrate the successes of others

Respect: We treat everyone with courtesy and dignity

Excellence: We strive for high standards and innovation to excel in our field

The daily responsibilities of the Staffing Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Thoroughly understanding and utilizing the master staffing schedule.
• Maintaining consistent communication with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to ensure effective staffing coordination.
• Preparing daily staffing reports with ongoing updates as necessary.
• Adhering to company policies regarding staffing and budgetary guidelines.
• Providing a weekly update of vacant nursing positions to the DON.
• Managing staff time-off requests in accordance with established protocols and under the guidance of the DON/ADON.
• Ensuring cross-training of at least one other staff member for the scheduling role to cover absences.
• Reviewing daily exception logs for payroll and assisting with payroll preparation for nursing and administrative departments.
• Maintaining positive relationships with agency contacts through regular communication.
• Ensuring that new staff orientation schedules are included in daily staffing reports.
• Creating and maintaining necessary documentation for scheduling tasks.
• Upholding the confidentiality and dignity of all staff and residents.
• Exhibiting professionalism and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Arriving to work punctually and adhering to the scheduled hours.
• Complying with the facility's dress code, including wearing identification at all times.
• Following policies regarding the use of electronic devices and other technology.
• Supporting and adhering to the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Complying with the business code of conduct, compliance regulations, and privacy policies.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

To be considered for the Staffing Specialist position, candidates should possess:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in staffing or scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medication Technician (Med Tech) is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Kronos software is a plus.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, at an intermediate level or higher.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.