Central Staffing Specialist / Nursing Service Office

Work where every moment matters.   Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.  We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Central Staffing Specialist. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Assist Staffing Coordinator in scheduling department staff by generating and updating schedules whilemaking adjustmentsas needed according to budgetary constraints, census fluctuations, call-ins, and pre-planned leaves of absence. Responsible for reviewing employee requests and reconciling department timecards for payroll processing.   COMPETENCIES: Strong communication skills, written andverbal, are required to effectively communicate with department leaders and clinical staff. A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skill is essential to successfully fulfill the service element requiredofthis position. Basic knowledge of staffing plans in clinical areas. Exhibits critical thinking skills specific to urgent and operational situations in high stress and face pacedenvironment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and to manage projects from initiation to completion within prescribed schedules and utilization of resources. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Highly organized anddetailorientated. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.  These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.   1.       Partners with Staffing Coordinator to align staffing operations with organizational staffing expectations and goals. 2.       Ability to cover for Central Staffing Specialist and complete daily Staffing Office tasks when necessary. 3.       Utilizes computer software to prepare, change and update the clinical schedules. 4.       Ensures nursing units are staffed utilizing the applicable templates. 5.       Reconciles schedules to be final in staffing and scheduling system by due date. 6.       In collaboration with manager, approves/denies scheduling and time off requests. 7.       Reconciles timecards by managing missed punches, unexcused absences, unscheduled shifts, etc. with support from the Central Staffing Specialist. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma required,Associate or BachelorDegree preferred.   EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years in Hospital Staffing or other related office experience. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word,Exceland PowerPoint. Experience ina timekeeping or scheduling softwarestronglypreferred. We take great care of careers! With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment! Job: *Administrative Organization: *Manchester Hospital Inc. Title: Central Staffing Specialist / Nursing Service Office Location: Connecticut-Manchester-71 Haynes Street (10627) Requisition ID: 26163250