Supervisor, Unit & Staffing Coordinators

Company: Seattle Children's Hospital
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

About Us:
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE -Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country. -In 2020, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked. -As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Overview:
Supervise the inpatient Unit & Staffing Coordinators, Unit Coordinators and Unit Coordinator Assistants in day-to-day inpatient operations to ensure the maintenance of an organized, family-centered patient care environment. Trained to support daily staffing and time management for the Unit & Staffing Coordinators. Additionally trained to oversee and coordinate daily staffing needs for the inpatient nursing units and unit coordinator department, which includes but is not limited to, staff schedule changes, sick calls, replacement staffing, and data entry into Seattle Children's time management system, etc. Oversee coordination of the flow of information about patient care and unit operations. Provide outstanding customer service to families and visitors, and oversee visitor and infection control screening processes for everyone entering the inpatient units.

Requirements:
Required Education/Experience: - Associate's Degree or at least two (2) completed academic years coursework in Business, Liberal Arts, or Nursing. - Minimum of three (3) years related work experience with progressive responsibilities in leadership roles, process improvement work or project management leading up to or including demonstrated readiness for direct supervision. - Customer service experience. - Must be available to work weekends/evenings as needed. Preferred Education/Experience: - BA/BS in Business, Healthcare, or related field. - Two or more years of supervisory experience. - Experience working in unit coordinator, staffing, admitting, or registration departments of a hospital or medical center. - Experience working in an academic medical setting. - Experience managing culturally diverse groups of staff. -In accordance with new Washington law for healthcare workers, Seattle Children's requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before October 18, 2021, or before beginning employment for start dates after October 18th.

Covid-19 Vaccination:
In accordance with Washington state law, Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.

Our Commitment to Diversity:
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. -The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. -Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

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