Administrative and Operational Support Requirements for Staffing Analyst Job Overview for Staffing Analyst Winston Staffing has a contract assignment available for a staffing analyst in a major hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. The shift for this assignment is 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The Staffing Analyst is responsible for coordinating and maintaining appropriate nursing staff coverage throughout the hospital to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This position collaborates with nursing leadership, nurse managers, supervisors, and other departments to ensure staffing needs are met across inpatient units and clinical areas. The Staffing Analyst will assumes responsibility for and participate in all phases of the nursing schedule system in order to maintain the day-to-day operations of the staffing office reflecting excellence in organization and communication skills. Key Responsibilities for

Staffing Analyst:

Develop, maintain, and update nursing staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for all assigned units and shifts. Coordinate daily staffing assignments based on patient census, acuity, unit needs, and established staffing guidelines. Monitor staffing levels and identify potential shortages, vacancies, and coverage concerns. Arrange replacement coverage for call-outs, sick leave, vacations, and other unexpected absences. Coordinate approved overtime, additional shifts, per diem staff, float pool assignments, and agency personnel as needed. Maintain accurate records of staffing assignments, schedule changes, and staffing adjustments. Communicate staffing updates and coverage changes to nurse managers, nursing supervisors, charge nurses, and other appropriate personnel. Serve as a central point of contact for nursing staffing requests and scheduling concerns. Escalate unresolved staffing issues, critical shortages, and potential patient safety concerns to the appropriate nursing leader. Maintain professional and timely communication with nursing personnel regarding schedules, shift availability, and assignments. Verify staffing assignments against applicable qualifications, competencies, licensure requirements, and hospital policies. Maintain confidentiality of employee information, schedules, attendance records, and other sensitive data. Ensure staffing records and scheduling systems are accurate, complete, and updated in a timely manner. Utilize hospital scheduling software, electronic staffing systems, and other applicable applications to manage staffing activities. Prepare staffing reports, daily coverage summaries, overtime reports, and other requested documentation. Assist with staffing audits, scheduling reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Requirements for Staffing Analyst One year of college or specialized post high school training in computers/secretarial skills. Proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and ability to multitask #IND789

Pay:

$25.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location:

In person