Nursing Scheduler: Staffing & Coverage Pro

WeCare Centers; Curry (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WeCare Centers is seeking a Nursing Scheduler to join our skilled nursing team. You will develop and maintain nursing schedules for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and nursing supervisors, ensuring coverage meets facility needs and staffing requirements.

In this role you will monitor daily staffing, address open shifts, coordinate with nursing leadership, and minimize overtime by identifying internal staffing solutions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous scheduling or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing or healthcare scheduling is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing staffing needs.

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 address open shifts and 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

Healthcare scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Staff coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

WeCare Centers is seeking a Nursing Scheduler to join our skilled nursing team. You will develop and maintain nursing schedules for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and nursing supervisors, ensuring coverage meets facility needs and staffing requirements.

In this role you will monitor daily staffing, address open shifts, coordinate with nursing leadership, and minimize overtime by identifying internal staffing solutions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.