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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Administrative Asst III- Nursing in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity?HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Administrative Assistant III (Nursing Services Staffing Coordinator) performs complex (journey-level) work serving as the administrative support for Nursing Services and reports to the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). Position demonstrates the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision; exercises initiative and judgment; and makes decisions within the scope of assigned authority. The Nursing Services Staffing Coordinator position is fast paced, multitasked, deadline oriented, and works with several managerial levels such as Nurse Administrators, Nurse Managers, the Nurse Educator, and Shift Coordinators. Performs responsible and complex administrative work, serves as intermediary in carrying out delegated administrative detailed duties, and as communication liaison for Nursing Administration. Prepares and disseminates staffing schedules for Nursing Services. Reviews staffing reports and coordinates unit coverage. Assembles, organizes, and tabulates statistics and data generating reports for the monitoring and evaluation of Nursing Services. Collects data and prepares report relating to budget such as overtime expenditures, cost of contract staffing, and longitudinal data for nursing expenditures. This position supports a busy and multitasking office with administrative level nurse staff who is conducting multifaceted monitoring of nursing performance throughout the hospital to ensure compliance with governmental entities, laws, and accreditations. Work requires familiarity with the laws and regulations controlling the employing agency, its functions, policies and procedures, and the making of decisions in the application of such laws and regulations. Prepares routine and special correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents. Coordinates nursing meetings by scheduling, preparing agenda, taking minutes, and distribution of information. Compiles reports analyzing departmental data, such as student data, educational leave, and other as assigned; uses complex spreadsheets and tables for CNE and hospital wide committees. Develops special administrative analyses and summaries of quality improvement activities and performs preliminary research, development and preparation of educational/promotional materials. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extend https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=602025 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.