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*Description*

*Day 7a - 3:30pm, Eves 3p - 11:30pm including Weekends*

Summary:

Responsible for supporting and facilitating the infrastructure and daily operations of the nursing staffing office collaborating with key stakeholders. The staffing assistant supports the nursing practice environment through continuous coordination with patient care managers, and clinical coordinators by assuring that resource allocations are based on identified needs and valid nursing workload metrics.

Responsibilities:

1. Scheduling/processing phone calls related to illness/absence, reconciling and continuously updating master staffing schedule for gaps.

2. Alerts Staffing Manager, Shift Manager and Nurse Manager/designee to staffing deficits weekly Staffing; Handles all phone calls pertaining to shift to shift staffing, and miscellaneous phone calls.

3. Follows procedures related to shift for data input of acuity information.

4. Assists with daily operations in Nursing Office as directed by immediate supervisor/designee.

5. Maintains confidentiality of information obtained through reports, conservation or employee record.

6. Follows hospital policies in relation to attendance. Notifies Nursing Office in a timely manner when late, ill or absent. Attends JCAHO/OSHA annually. (HealthStream modules)

7. Oversee and support staffing systems for 7 East Flex Units. Participate and support new and ongoing projects and programs supporting department goals and organizational outcomes.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: High School Education, and or College Credits

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: Superior Communication Skills, Flexible, Ability to Multitask, Time Management, Organization & Prioritization Ability, Critical Thinking and having the ability to work under pressure.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 378

Department: Nursing Staff Office

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are 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 classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.