Job Description:
The position has the responsibility of staffing the multiple different nursing units in the geography with established guidelines and policies to ensure appropriate staffing resource allocation. This position works closely with the charge nurse of each unit served, as well as the House Supervisor to maintain and ensure resources are allocated appropriately. Thus, the incumbent will utilize excellent problem solving and customer service skills to ensure effective staff scheduling and accurate timekeeping on for the shift. The Staffing Placement Specialist must have a broad working knowledge of department, facility, and geography staffing practices and procedures. This position also serves as an expert user in the scheduling software, ensuring accurate schedule maintenance is done within established timeframes.Job Essentials
- Scheduling Support
- Provides daily maintenance and upkeep of the schedule for each nursing unit served.
- At request of nursing unit managers, enters schedule changes that will occur within 72 hours.
- Ensures shift resolution in scheduling software.
- Staffing Support
- Actively participates in staffing coordination meetings.
- Coordinates placement of appropriate personnel to fill various shift vacancies.
- Communicates with the Charge Nurse of each unit regarding coverage (or lack of coverage) levels of staffing.
- Distributes staff as appropriate to meet the needs of the facility/facilities.
- Works in collaboration with House Supervisors to assure appropriate placement of available resources
- Point of contact for unscheduled vacancies (sick calls, etc).
- Staff Orientation
- Assists in new staff orientation.
- Communication
- Demonstrates excellent phone etiquette at all times
- Provides concise status report regarding caregiver placements
- Communicates regularly with House Supervisors to resolve staffing issues and coordinate staffing needs and placement.
- Reporting
- Provides reports as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Six months healthcare or customer service work experience.
- - and -
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- - and -
- Self directed, motivated, works well independently with minimal supervision.
- - and -
- Demonstrated strong communication, customer service and organizational skills.
- - and -
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and problem solve, independently.
- - and -
- Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations with resolute demeanor.
- - and -
- Demonstrated ability to function well in a team environment.
- - and –
- Ability to prioritize potentially conflicting demands.
- - and -
- Time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work experience with any of the following: staffing, scheduling or timekeeping.
- - and -
- Experience working with Kronos Workforce Scheduler.
- - and -
- Experience working with Kronos Timekeeper.
Location:
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:
MurrayWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$19.41 - $28.14We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Skills Required
- Six months of healthcare or customer service work experience
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
- Self-directed and motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and solve problems independently
- Ability to handle stressful situations with a resolute demeanor
- Ability to function well in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize potentially conflicting demands
- Time-management skills
- Work experience in staffing, scheduling, or timekeeping
- Experience with Kronos Workforce Scheduler
- Experience with Kronos Timekeeper
Intermountain Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Intermountain Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Intermountain Healthcare.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive with multiple plan options, in‑network advantages, and supplemental protections like life, disability, and adoption coverage. Premium assistance and access to Intermountain’s network add perceived value.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Feedback suggests wellness resources such as Be Well/LiVe Well and the Employee Assistance Program provide meaningful support for physical and mental health. Reward dollars, peer support, and spouse/partner participation are highlighted as useful features.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Feedback suggests paid time off is broadly available and viewed as generous in some programs. Examples note substantial vacation and sick time for certain roles, supporting schedule flexibility.
Intermountain Healthcare Insights
What We Do
Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, surgery centers, doctors, and clinics that serves the medical needs of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and Kansas. Key medical services include cancer, heart, women and newborns, orthopedics, sports medicine, and more.
