Nursing Staffing Coordinator - Schedule & Coverage Expert

RowsOne; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RowsOne is seeking an experienced Staffing Coordinator for our skilled nursing and long-term care team. You will ensure appropriate nursing coverage across the facility and maintain reliable staffing for residents.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates well with staff and leadership, and thrives in the fast-paced environment of a skilled nursing facility. Experience scheduling CNAs, LPNs, and RNs is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing CNAs, LPNs, and RNs preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily nursing staff schedules including CNAs, LPNs, and RNs.
• Ensure staffing coverage for all shifts based on facility needs and required staffing levels.
• Manage call-outs, schedule changes, open shifts, PTO requests, and last-minute coverage needs.
• Communicate regularly with nursing leadership regarding staffing levels, shortages, and coverage concerns.
• Contact available employees to fill open shifts and proactively address upcoming scheduling gaps.
• Coordinate agency staffing when necessary while working to minimize unnecessary agency utilization and overtime.
• Maintain accurate employee availability and scheduling information.
• Track attendance, call-outs, lateness, and other staffing-related issues and communicate concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Assist with onboarding new nursing staff into the schedule and ensure scheduling information is communicated clearly.
• Maintain accurate staffing and scheduling records and reports.
• Work closely with the Director of Nursing, nursing supervisors, HR, payroll, and other facility leadership.
• Help identify staffing trends and opportunities to improve coverage, consistency, and employee retention.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to staffing issues as they arise.

Skills

Staffing & scheduling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Healthcare scheduling software

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

RowsOne is seeking an experienced Staffing Coordinator for our skilled nursing and long-term care team. You will ensure appropriate nursing coverage across the facility and maintain reliable staffing for residents.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates well with staff and leadership, and thrives in the fast-paced environment of a skilled nursing facility. Experience scheduling CNAs, LPNs, and RNs is highly preferred.