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The Staffing Coordinator plays a vital administrative and logistical role in supporting the daily operations of all MD Anderson inpatient units. This position ensures appropriate staffing levels by managing complex scheduling needs across various clinical roles, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Patient Services Coordinators (PSCs), and Patient Services Assistants (PSAs). Responsibilities include tracking attendance and call-outs, coordinating shift coverage (including overtime and float staff), and maintaining accurate records for payroll coding, particularly for intermittent FMLA cases.

The coordinator serves as a key communication link between nursing leadership, unit staff, and executive management, ensuring timely updates and staffing decisions. Additionally, the role oversees sitter case allocation, managing coverage for 20-45 1:1 patient requests per shift.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working across departments and resolving staffing conflicts diplomatically. They demonstrate critical thinking and quick decision-making, especially when handling unexpected absences. Highly organized and efficient, they manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. Dependable and proactive, they anticipate staffing needs and take initiative to ensure smooth operations.

*This position will work 4-10 hours shifts overnight from 1900-0530 (7pm-530am), every other weekend and rotating holidays. This role is 100% onsite.*

*MD Anderson offers our employees:*

- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs

- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.

*Essential Job Functions*

• Assess daily staffing schedules and reassign qualified staff as needed across inpatient units.

• Collect and analyze data on census, acuity, discharges, admissions, call-ins, and staffing needs.

• Coordinate float staff and per diem pool assignments using patient profile systems.

• Monitor call-ins and assign agency, temporary, or per diem staff accordingly.

• Maintain sitter case spreadsheets and ensure coverage for 1:1 patient requests.

• Ensure proper credentials for agency staff and manage agency nursing files.

• Create reports, analyze key indicators, and recommend improvements.

• Serve as account manager for agency nursing representatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

*REQUIRED EDUCATION: *High School Diploma or Equivalent

*REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: *High school diploma or equivalent. Five years of healthcare and/or administrative experience.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 176910

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Nights

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,500

* FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate

* Fund Type: Hard

* Work Location: Onsite

* Pivotal Position: No

* Referral Bonus Available?: No

* Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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