Supervisor, Nursing Staff Office in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Supervisor

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Nursing Staff Office

Req #: 0000270213

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $62,400.00 — $78,300.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Setting the Stage

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Supervisor to support daily nursing staffing operations and help maintain appropriate coverage across patient care areas. Working closely with Nursing Administration and nursing management, you’ll coordinate staffing schedules for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Unit Representatives while responding to changing staffing needs throughout the day.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, communication, and timely decision-making are essential.

A Typical Day

As a Supervisor, you may:

• Maintain daily staffing schedules to support safe patient care
• Work with Nursing Administration to coordinate coverage for Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Unit Representatives
• Review staffing needs and make adjustments as necessary
• Complete daily staffing reports and compare schedules and printouts to ensure accuracy
• Document information related to daily staffing activities
• Interface with nursing management to support appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios
• Schedule agency, overtime, and per diem nurses and assistants based on staffing needs and established budgetary guidelines
• Make telephone calls to secure additional staff when coverage is needed
• Maintain logs of employee sick calls and personal days
• Enter non-productive time into the ADP system
• Implement staffing policies in accordance with existing union contracts
• Gather staffing data and assist with the preparation of monthly interim reports
• Visit nursing units and communicate directly with staff regarding staffing needs
• Report staffing concerns, challenges, and recruitment needs to the Director
• Assist with training newly hired staffing employees

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You’re highly organized and comfortable managing schedules that can change throughout the day
• You understand the importance of accurate staffing in supporting safe patient care
• You’re detail-oriented and take the time to ensure schedules, reports, and staffing information are accurate
• You communicate effectively and are comfortable working closely with Nursing Administration, nursing management, and frontline staff
• You can respond quickly when staffing needs change and help identify appropriate coverage
• You’re comfortable making calls to secure additional staffing when needed
• You can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation
• You enjoy being part of a team and supporting the day-to-day operations of a healthcare environment

To Be Considered

Candidates must have:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Healthcare experience and scheduling experience required
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs

Scheduling Requirements

• Working Shift: Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 7:00AM-3:00PM
  • 1 Weekend Shift Required Per Quarter
• Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Why RWJBarnabas Health?

At RWJBarnabas Health, we recognize the important role every team member plays in supporting exceptional patient care. As a Staffing Coordinator, your work will directly support Nursing Administration and our clinical teams by helping ensure appropriate staffing resources are available to meet patient care needs. As New Jersey’s leading academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health is committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner while creating a best-in-class work experience for our employees.

Our teams work every day to create healthier communities throughout New Jersey by advancing high-quality patient care, education, research, and community health initiatives. Join RWJBarnabas Health and help support the teams who provide exceptional care to our patients and communities every day.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.