Nursing Staff Scheduler

Elderwood Administrative Services; Buffalo (DE, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Staff Scheduler to enhance their nursing department's efficiency. This role is vital for generating and managing master schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels, and maintaining communication with nursing leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong scheduling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare staffing and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in staffing/scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage master schedules for nursing staff.
• Communicate with nursing leadership to coordinate staffing.
• Prepare daily staffing sheets and maintain records.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Staff Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Salary

up to $25 / hour

Overview

Elderwood at Williamsville SNF is searching for a seasoned Clinical Staff Scheduler to join our team. Minimum of two (2) years of related experience scheduling staff in a high-volume healthcare environment is required.

The Clinical Staff Scheduler generates, manages, and updates master schedules for the nursing department while making adjustments as needed according to budgetary constraints, census fluctuations, attendance tracking, benefit accrual entries, and leaves of absence.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understands and uses the master staffing schedule extensively.
• Maintains regular, consistent communication with DON/ADON to ensure coordination of staffing.
• Prepares daily staffing sheets with continual revisions as necessary.
• Follows company policies for staffing as well as budgeted guidelines for assignment of staff.
• Completes a listing of vacant nursing positions for DON weekly.
• Schedules staff time off requests according to established guidelines and the DON/ADON's approval/direction.
• Ensures at least one other staff member is trained on the scheduler’s position in the event of vacation, sick leave, vacancy, etc.
• Reviews daily exception logs for payroll and assists with payroll preparation for the nursing and nursing admin department.
• Communicates regularly with agency contacts and maintains positive, proactive business relationships.
• Ensures all new staff’s orientation schedules are on the daily staffing sheets.
• Creates and maintains necessary forms for completion of scheduler tasks.
• Respects the confidentiality and dignity of all staff and residents.
• Displays professionalism and ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s business code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff, or Administrator.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in a high-paced environment, preferably in staffing/scheduling or operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medication Technician (Med Tech) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Kronos strongly preferred.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and effective communication, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.