Staffing Specialist- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Day Shift

About the position At Children's Mercy, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. This position supports the Integrated Care Network (ICN) by performing essential daily staffing functions and processing time and attendance for ICN employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing and distributing reports related to staffing and time management, as well as creating and maintaining databases and forms that pertain to employee demographics, schedules, and staffing patterns. This role is crucial in ensuring that our staffing needs are met efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of our healthcare team. In addition to the administrative responsibilities, the position requires participation in educational programs, unit meetings, and assigned committees. The candidate will also engage in performance improvement activities and share the responsibility for teaching and orienting new personnel within their skill level. This collaborative environment fosters a culture of learning and growth, ensuring that all team members are equipped to provide the highest level of care to our patients. Children's Mercy is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the community we serve, emphasizing our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to maintain a transparent hiring process. As part of our commitment to safety, all employees must comply with vaccination requirements, including the seasonal influenza vaccine and other immunizations. We are open to discussing medical and religious exemptions with Human Resources for those who have concerns about receiving these vaccines. Responsibilities • Processes time and attendance for ICN staff/department. , • Performs daily staffing functions. , • Completes and distributes reports related to staffing and time and attendance. , • Creates and/or maintains databases and forms related to the ICN's employees' demographics, schedules, and staffing patterns. , • Attends education programs, unit meetings, and assigned committees. , • Participates in performance improvement activities. , • Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skill level). Requirements • HS diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience. , • Experience in a clerical role or as an administrative assistant in a health care setting. , • Must have working knowledge of general computer use. , • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete several tasks simultaneously. , • Majority of work involves processing data via computer programs and the use of excel spreadsheets. Nice-to-haves Benefits • Competitive pay starting at $18.20/hr based on education and experience. , • Intermittent remote work options, requiring residence in the Kansas City metro area. Apply Job!