Nursing Scheduler — Keep Skilled Care Fully Staffed

WeCare at Rolling Meadows; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WeCare at Rolling Meadows in the United States is seeking a Nursing Scheduler to organize and maintain nursing schedules for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and supervisors. You will ensure adequate staffing levels, monitor daily coverage, and minimize overtime by optimizing internal staffing options.

The role requires strong communication and organization in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with collaboration with Nursing leadership, HR, and facility management to address staffing needs and changes.

Qualifications

• Previous scheduling, staffing, healthcare, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm and solution-focused with shifting staffing needs.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain nursing schedules for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and nursing supervisors.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage based on facility needs and established staffing requirements.
• Monitor daily staffing levels and proactively address open shifts and potential coverage gaps.
• Manage call-offs, schedule changes, shift replacements, and employee availability.
• Communicate open shifts and staffing needs to nursing employees in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing, HR, and facility leadership regarding staffing needs.
• Track employee availability, requested days off, vacations, leaves of absence, and schedule changes.
• Assist with minimizing overtime and agency usage by identifying internal staffing solutions whenever possible.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and staffing records.
• Assist with onboarding new nursing employees into the schedule.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with employees regarding schedules and staffing needs.
• Help identify recurring staffing trends and areas of concern.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

WeCare at Rolling Meadows in the United States is seeking a Nursing Scheduler to organize and maintain nursing schedules for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and supervisors. You will ensure adequate staffing levels, monitor daily coverage, and minimize overtime by optimizing internal staffing options.

The role requires strong communication and organization in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with collaboration with Nursing leadership, HR, and facility management to address staffing needs and changes.