Staffing Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Operates, maintains, and supports the staffing and scheduling systems through the collection and organization of appropriate data. Evaluates for completeness and distributes system reports at specified intervals; maintains master file integrity.
Job description
Job Duties
- Monitors daily staffing information and reviews and updates as needed to ensure correct cost center, quick code and special codes are used and documented. Updates staffing schedules and systems as needed.
- Adjusts nursing staff work schedules in accordance with established contracts, policies and procedures for approval by unit Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
- Engages in ongoing communication with the charge nurses, unit managers and/or the Nursing Supervisor to assess and confirm staffing needs for each unit/department for upcoming shifts.
- Develops a staffing proposal for review by the Nursing Supervisor on the off shifts, utilizing critical thinking skills based on acuity, census, and available staff.
- Coordinates daily redistribution of departmental staffing resources and supports units in the acquisition of staff for patient needs.
- Monitors receipts and updates unit schedules/API worksheets for nursing units reflecting schedule changes.
- Monitor schedules for any contract labor and contingency workers and coordinate their assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficient computer skills (scheduling software).
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient computer skills (scheduling software)
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.