Overview

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Days 7:00am to 3:30pm

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 8

The Staffing Coordinator facilitates the daily allocation of nursing personnel, utilizing general staffing guidelines (as approved by Nursing Directors) and knowledge of personnel’s skill level. The position coordinates additional activities centrally located in the Nursing Office and promotes and maintains a professional image through contact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Allocates personnel with House Supervisor consultation based on unit need, staffing guidelines, and union contracts.
• Obtains daily staff requests.
• Coordinates staffing to meet organization’s requirements.
• Monitors overtime accumulation and tracks attendance.
• Conducts compliance audits on files of float pool and all contract staff to assure accuracy.
• Maintains schedules and schedule accuracy.
• Processes employee vacation requests after they have been approved.
• Monitors and maintains information on staff qualifications and areas of expertise.
• Problem solves scheduling conflicts.
• Schedules orientation of new hires/contract staff.
• Maintains tracking of mandatory education.
• Maintains daily staffing reports and updates OptiLink
• Assists in maintaining files.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Computer experience – ability to work in multiple systems concurrently
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to present self in positive and professional manner
• Prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand written English
• Ability to communicate with others via telephone
• Ability to complete detailed work and complex scheduling requirements with minimal errors

  Preferred:

• 1-3 years working in hospital setting with staffing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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