Healthcare Staffing Coordinator: Schedules & Coverage

Cottage Grove Place; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to coordinate employee schedules, maintain staffing levels, and ensure operational coverage across Health Center, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and In-Home services.

You’ll work with managers and HR to map staffing patterns, fill open shifts, manage time-off requests, handle on-call changes, and promote teamwork in a compassionate, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in staffing, recruiting, human resources, or workforce scheduling.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Establish staffing patterns and schedules for nurses and nursing assistants.
• Collaborate with HR to advise on staffing needs, status changes, and terminations.
• Assist in securing staff for absences and leaves, adjusting schedules as required.
• Be on-call for emergency staffing changes and coordinate with department management.
• Work with team members to create a positive environment and follow policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staffing Coordinator to coordinate employee schedules, maintain staffing levels, and ensure operational coverage across Health Center, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and In-Home services.

You’ll work with managers and HR to map staffing patterns, fill open shifts, manage time-off requests, handle on-call changes, and promote teamwork in a compassionate, resident-focused environment.