Nursing Workforce Manager

General Summary :

Ensures adequate staffing levels are scheduled and maintained to provide patient care and analyzes productivity numbers. Coordinates the schedules and assignments of clinical staff, including PRN/float pool and regular personnel for both Sheppard Pratt hospitals. Determines staffing adjustments in response to employee call outs and changes in staffing needs; may be responsible for preparing unit schedules. Authorizes and communicates staffing changes, either directly or through delegation to assigned scheduling/staffing personnel. Applies healthcare knowledge and bases decisions on review of planned staffing guidelines for units; unit acuity and needs specific to the shift; knowledge, skills and competencies of staff; and unit staffing budgets. Maintains documentation of unit staffing patterns and provides reports to nursing management as needed. Supervises scheduling staff and float nursing personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Work requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program or healthcare administration program or other related field. At least 5 years of related experience, preferably in a 24/7 environment. Must possess current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position. Work requires experience with managing a large pool of employees. Work requires the ability to build strong relationships and gain support from staff. Work requires effective interpersonal skills to provide leadership for setting and changing nursing staff schedules; to interact effectively with nursing management and staff at all levels; and to supervise assigned centralized schedule office staff. Work requires problem-solving abilities sufficient to effectively manage staffing resources and make decisions that provide safe patient care with the most efficient use of resources and fair treatment of employees. In keeping with the Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines, all nurses must have an active Maryland nursing license to practice in the state of Maryland, or must have an active license in a compact state that allows them to practice in Maryland, if they reside in that compact state. A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state shall apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days. The rule requires that a nurse apply for a new license in a new primary state of residence within 60 days of relocating, it does not require the new license be issued withing 60 days.

Benefits:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives.

We offer:

A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions 403b retirement match Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous mileage reimbursement program Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. #LI-EEDWARDS