STAFFING SPECIALIST

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Nazareth Hospital Until 10/4/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

The staffing specialist is the subject matter expert for the Kronos Scheduling System who is responsible for the staffing schedule for the department of nursing 24/7. The specialist coordinates full time, part time, pool, float and agency staffing to meet the changing needs of the department. The specialist is required to assess staffing of all units daily, weekly, monthly and facilitate appropriate staffing. Changes to established schedules are made in the office; which includes but is not limited to call outs, or other approved time changes from Patient Care Manager. The staffing specialist is also the timekeeper for the department of nursing. On daily basis exception sheets are reviewed for data entry. The specialist supports the Patient Care Managers, Directors and Nursing Supervisors in meeting the varying staffing needs of the organization, as well as providing secretarial and clerical duties.

SHIFT: 11A - 7:30P

Education and Training:

High school graduate with minimum five years secretarial experience or an Associate's Degree and three years secretarial experience

Certification and Licensure:

n/a

Skills:

•Candidate must have strong organizational skills, and be detail oriented, with the ability to accurately perform responsibilities with continuous interruptions
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required including diplomacy and tact
•Ability to prioritize staffing needs
•Candidate must be able to function independently, with minimal supervision
•Ability to adapt to fluctuating situations and creative problem solving abilities
•Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
•Candidate must exercise good judgment in interactions with employees and ensure confidentiality of nursing information.
•Excellent time management skills
•Proficient in Word, Excel, database management and other software applications.
•Knowledge of Kronos Timekeeper, Advanced Scheduler and Kenexa preferred.
•Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Experience:

Minimum of two year's experience in a healthcare environment 

Position Highlights and Benefits:   

  • Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  

  • Free onsite parking.  

  • Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

  • Referral Rewards Program 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Manage staffing schedules, coordinate staffing needs, and support nursing department in healthcare setting.

Job title

staffing specialist

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Nazareth Hospital, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

organizational skillscommunicationtime managementWordExceldatabase managementKronos TimekeeperAdvanced SchedulerKenexaOutlook

Preferred skills

medical terminology

Specializations

schedulinghealthcarestaffingmedical terminology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site