Nursing Scheduler: Staffing Maestro for Quality Care

National Health Care Associates; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Meaningful work with residents

Job summary

National Health Care Associates is seeking a Nursing Scheduler for Eastside in Bangor, Maine. The role focuses on ensuring proper staffing coverage, creating and maintaining nursing schedules, and collaborating with nursing leaders to meet regulatory requirements and deliver quality resident care.

This position rewards strong organizational and time-management skills, tolerance for last-minute changes, and clear communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a scheduler in a Healthcare or Long-Term Care setting.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle dynamic scheduling needs and adapt to last-minute changes.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

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 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 achieve overall budget targets.

Skills

Experience as a scheduler

Strong organizational skills

Time-management skills

Effective communication

Ability to handle dynamic scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

National Health Care Associates is seeking a Nursing Scheduler for Eastside in Bangor, Maine. The role focuses on ensuring proper staffing coverage, creating and maintaining nursing schedules, and collaborating with nursing leaders to meet regulatory requirements and deliver quality resident care.

This position rewards strong organizational and time-management skills, tolerance for last-minute changes, and clear communication within a multidisciplinary team.