About the Role
Assumes responsibility for and participates in all phases of the Nursing Department scheduling system to maintain day-to-day operations of the staffing office, reflecting excellence in organizational and communication skills. Participates as an editor in the payroll system to ensure accuracy of staff time cards.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and reviews the ANSOS computer schedule system for each nursing unit with the unit master schedule, then updates the daily profile sheets for efficiency and accuracy.
- Updates and reports discrepancies in the schedule to the Nurse Manager of the unit and the Staffing office Supervisor.
- Maintains and prepares daily staffing worksheets for each shift and updates for accuracy.
- Prints daily worksheets, generating sheets 5 days in the future to anticipate staffing needs.
- Contacts staff and Per Diem RN’s, LPN’s, NA’s and USY’s to cover vacancies, sick calls and vacations.
- Records on the staffing call log sheet, assigning to appropriate unit.
- Completes accurate assigning of all staff including MOT as reflected on profile sheets and enters this into ANSOS System.
- Tabulates census per unit per shift and enters into workload data of the ANSOS System.
- Utilizes the Totals census on all units and enters on the daily worksheet for each shift.
- Enters four-week time cycles of the Nursing units and addresses discrepancies with the Nurse Manager.
- Assists Staffing Manager/Administrative Nurse Manager in placement of qualified staff to appropriate units.
- Coordinates and updates the staffing process to reflect changes in the scheduling system.
- Maintains LOA grid and updates as necessary.
- Maintains and updates 1199 mandatory overtime list of nursing assistants and unit secretaries.
- Generates biweekly process of accurate scheduling of Code Stat list and distributes to all nursing units.
- Maintains office supplies on a regular basis to ensure adequate inventory.
- Distributes payroll checks to individuals in the nursing department as necessary.
- Types, files and copies as directed by the Director of Nursing Resources and Administrative Nurse Managers.
- Collaborates with Managers/Clinical Coordinators regarding monthly schedules.
- Generates daily schedule for each nursing unit for manager to review.
- Projects staffing needs for the month and week, makes calls to cover vacancies.
- Enters staffing and time card changes in the ANSOS system and the API system daily.
- Checks and edits all time clocking for accuracy on a daily basis.
- Prints monthly schedules for each unit in the format requested by Nursing Manager/Clinical Coordinator.
- Assists in the calculation and tabulation of monthly mandatory overtime and dependability data for each unit.
- Administers and maintains the Nursing Department ANSOS System.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing units’ position control report to assist in assigning DCPOS position numbers to all new employees and interdepartmental transfers as requested by Director of Nursing Resources.
- Assists in completing data entry of all new hires into controller module of the ANSOS System.
- Logs and enters monthly license expiration and certification information and follow up to ensure all licenses and certifications are accurate.
- Enters all approved annual vacations in the long-term request section for the controller module for all nursing staff.
- Maintains status changes of nursing staff in the ANSOS System.
- Maintains appropriate communication information according to department and hospital goals and policy.
- Screens and refers all incoming telephone calls and ensures that accurate and timely communication is facilitated and that the department/hospital is presented in a positive and courteous manner.
- Answers telephone in a timely and courteous manner, identifying self and department at all times.
- Records accurate information regarding staffing schedules and enters into the scheduling system.
- Responds promptly and accurately to staffing inquiries, and based upon personal knowledge routes to appropriate department/manager.
- Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Adheres to Infection Control and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures at all times.
- Maintains appearance of work areas according to department standards at all times.
- Adheres to all safety regulations reporting any variances to supervisor immediately.
- Attends and actively participates in all in-services as required.
- Reports immediately all incidents, irregularities, unsafe conditions, equipment, and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor.
- Adheres to the VBMC SPIRIT principles 100% of the time.
- Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents the medical center in a positive manner.
- Promotes and contributes positively to intra-departmental and inter-departmental relationships.
- Maintains the confidentiality of employees and departmental information.
- Adheres to departmental and medical center dress codes and wears a VBMC picture identification badge, 100% of the time.
- Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments as requested to support organizational needs.
- Responds to all requests for information and assists in a timely and courteous manner.
- Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with people; uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgment at all times.
Requirements
- Requires a minimum of one and up to three years of experience, which require secretarial/computer and interpersonal skills.
- Good working knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft applications.
Skills
- Secretarial skills
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Office equipment knowledge
- Microsoft applications knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Poughkeepsie, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- One (1) year of college or specialized post high school training in computers/secretarial skills.
Salary/Compensations
- $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly
Benefits
- Inspire professional growth
- Support a philosophy of shared decision-making
About the Company
- At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported.
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.
- With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility.
- We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- We cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported.
