Alan Schweitzer

Staff Allocation: Assign nurses and staff to various units to ensure proper coverage, especially by managing float pool (CSO) resources.

Scheduling & Coverage: Proactively address staffing shortages, manage daily schedules, and handle call-ins. Rolling out self scheduling for FT and PRN employees.

Extensive MyTime: Cross charging to appropriate HSOs, low cenus, call offs, incentive pay, mileage, etc.

Attendance Tracking: Monitoring call-offs, attendance, and managing staffing levels for optimal coverage.

Communication: Acting as a liaison between management and staff to manage shift changes, vacancies, and inquiries.

All of the above for CSO Staffing Coordinator including being the unit assist for the entire facility acting as a liaison between the units and all the ancillary departments (Hill-Rom, dietary, CSPD, etc) in order to provide necessary equipment and supplies.

Assisting the house supervisor with bed placement for ED admissions.

• Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safety standards.
• Monitored patient behavior and reported significant changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Educated patients on coping strategies, fostering emotional support and promoting mental wellness.
• Led group therapy sessions, facilitating discussions that encouraged peer support and shared recovery experiences.
• Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.