Nursing Scheduler

National Health Care Associates, Inc.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work env

Meaningful difference for residents

Job summary

National Health Care Associates, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Scheduler at our Bangor, ME location to ensure 24/7 staffing and high-quality resident care.

The role coordinates schedules across shifts, considers workload and regulatory requirements, and supports leadership in budget decisions. You will manage conflicts and last-minute changes while maintaining accurate attendance records and ensuring effective communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a scheduler in a healthcare or LTC setting is highly valued.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle dynamic scheduling needs and last-minute changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.
• Discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is optimally staffed 7 days per week - 24 hours per day
• Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules considering workload, qualifications, regulation compliance and staff preferences
• Collaborate with nursing leaders to optimize staffing makeup and budget impact including full-time, part-time and per diem resources
• Handle scheduling conflicts, last-minute adjustments, and replacements as needed
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, PTO, vacations, and schedule changes
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding schedules and changes
• Manage overtime and agency expense to acheive overall budget targets

Skills

Scheduler experience

Healthcare scheduling

High School Diploma/GED

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Eastside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 516 Mount Hope Avenue, Bangor, Maine, 04401

What You'll Do:

As a Nursing Scheduler, you are a key contributor to quality of care, resident well-being, regulatory compliance and the culture of our facility. Your efforts help create an environment where our nursing staff can thrive while delivering high-quality care.

• Ensure the facility is optimally staffed 7 days per week - 24 hours per day
• Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules considering workload, qualifications, regulation compliance and staff preferences
• Collaborate with the nursing leaders to optimize staffing make up and budget impact including full-time, part-time and per diem resources
• Handle scheduling conflicts, last-minute adjustments, and replacements as needed
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, PTO, vacations, and schedule changes
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding schedules and changes
• Manage overtime and agency expense to acheive overall budget targets

If you enjoy bringing many pieces together to create a perfect whole, we encourage you to consider joining our team as a Nursing Scheduler. You will make a meaningful impact to the care of your guests and the morale of your team in an environment where your dedication and expertise is valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Eastside team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Nursing Scheduler include:

• Experience as a scheduler in a Healthcare or Long-Term Care setting is extremely valued
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong organizational, administrative and time-management skills
• Ability to handle dynamic scheduling needs and adapt to last-minute changes
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, multidiscilinary team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and the ability to relate tactfully and professionally with all staff
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to remain calm during emergency situations
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.