Help keep patient care running smoothly behind the scenes. As a Central Staffing Specialist, you'll play a critical role in coordinating staffing resources across the health system, ensuring units have the support they need to deliver exceptional patient care. This fast-paced position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and can confidently make decisions in real time.
Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Coordinate and adjust staffing levels in partnership with unit leaders and operational leadership
Reallocate staff resources based on patient care needs and census changes
Post, monitor, and update open shifts while maintaining accurate scheduling records
Assist with schedule balancing and communicate staffing coverage changes
Coordinate sitter utilization, incentive requests, and travel staff approvals
Support bed management and staffing needs for overflow units
Follow staffing and fiscal guidelines during low-census periods
Provide administrative support related to payroll, compliance, audits, and reporting
Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
Be part of a team that directly supports caregivers and patients across the organization. Your work helps ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time, making a meaningful impact on patient care every day.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Basic math skills, including ratios and percentages
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Computer proficiency, including scheduling software and electronic health records (or ability to learn)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
Combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the shift
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and medical equipment
Telecommuting not available
Staffing Coordinators, Schedule Coordinators, Administrative Support Professionals, Healthcare Operations Specialists, Unit Secretaries, and individuals interested in healthcare workforce management.
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
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Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.
