INPATIENT SERVICES SCHEDULING COORDINATOR - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description: Inpatient Services Scheduling Coordinator – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Title: Inpatient Services Scheduling Coordinator

Job Code: 756

Hours: 0700-1530

FTE: 40 hours/week

Weekend Schedule: N/A

Holiday Schedule: No holidays

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Progressive Care Unit

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

The Inpatient Scheduling Coordinator assists nursing management in planning for the quantity and categories of nursing personnel necessary to maintain a staff that is adequate to meet the objectives of the Inpatient Services Nursing Departments (Progressive Care Unit and Med-Surg 2), Administrative Clinical Supervisors (ACS), Education Department and the Float Pool on a 24 hour basis. The Inpatient Services Coordinator compiles productivity data, performs bi-weekly time & attendance functions, and coordinates schedules for planned in-service education programs. The inpatient nursing scheduler must adhere to all provisions outlined in the employee union contracts to ensure compliance with established labor agreements. This includes following guidelines related to staffing, scheduling, and employee rights, thereby supporting a fair and equitable work environment for all nursing staff.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible. PCU and MS2 are interchangeable staff, as in they can be assigned to either unit without being considered floating. Scope of service includes 24-hour scheduling and payroll for ACS, PCU, Med-Surg 2, Float Pool, and Educator payroll and staffing as backfill is needed. 

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATION

• EDUCATION:
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:
  • Experience in a health care environment preferred.
  • Demonstrates competence in computer skills including Word and Excel preferred.
  • Detail oriented 
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):
  • None.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
  • Standing - Up to 1/3
  • Walking - Up to 1/3
  • Sitting - 2/3 or more
  • Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
  • Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
  • Pushing/Pulling - None
  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
  • Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
  • Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 35 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
  • Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
  • Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
  • Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
  • Outdoor weather conditions - None
  • Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
  • Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
  • Risk of electrical shock - None
  • Work with explosives - None
  • Risk of radiation - None
  • Vibration - None
  • The typical noise level for the environment is:
  • Very Quiet
  • Quiet
  • Moderate Noise
  • Loud Noise
• Hearing
  • Ability to hear calls
  • Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

Consideration for remote work environment is possible.

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

**This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.**