Scheduling coordinator

Elwood Health and Living; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

KISx Card

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Mission-driven environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Elwood Health and Living in Illinois is seeking a highly organized Scheduler to manage daily staffing for our skilled nursing and assisted living teams. You will build schedules, fill open shifts, and handle real-time call-offs, acting as the staffing hub to keep care uninterrupted.

The role requires 1–2 years in scheduling within healthcare, strong communication, and proficiency with scheduling software. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and stable hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare admin training preferred.
• 1–2 years scheduling or staffing coordination in healthcare/long-term care prf.
• Familiarity with nursing staffing ratios, shift structures, and CMS rules.

Responsibilities

• Build, publish, and maintain nursing schedules across all shifts.
• Fill open shifts using internal staff, overtime, PRN, and agency.
• Manage real-time call-offs and ensure coverage.
• Track schedule changes and overtime in the scheduling system.
• Coordinate with DON daily for accurate coverage; maintain backup pools.
• Generate staffing reports for DON and Administrator.

Skills

Scheduling

Staff coordination

Healthcare admin

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare administration knowledge

Tools

Apploi

Shift Admin

OnShift

ShiftKey

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and people-savvy Scheduler to manage staffing schedules across our skilled nursing or assisted living community. You will build and maintain daily schedules, fill open shifts, manage call-offs in real time, and serve as the staffing hub. If you are calm under pressure, great with people, and thrive on keeping things running smoothly — this role is for you.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available
• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

Scheduling & Staffing

• Build, maintain, and publish nursing schedules for clinical staff cross all shifts — days, evenings, and nights
• Ensure minimum staffing ratios are met on every shift in compliance with state and CMS requirements
• Fill open shifts proactively using internal staff, overtime, PRN pool, and agency resources — in that order
• Manage call-offs in real time — contact available team members, offer shifts, and confirm coverage quickly
• Track and manage schedule changes, shift swaps, overtime, and time-off requests in the scheduling system
• Coordinate with the DON and clinical staff daily to ensure accurate shift coverage and immediate gap resolution
• Maintain and update the PRN and agency availability lists to ensure a current and reliable backup pool
• Monitor and manage overtime exposure — flag potential overages to the Department Head before they occur

Administrative & Compliance

• Maintain accurate scheduling records in the electronic scheduling system and EHR
• Track and document agency usage including firm name, bill rate, and shift details for the Business Office
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly staffing reports for the DON and Administrator
• Monitor and track team member attendance patterns — report chronic call-off concerns to the DON and promptly
• Assist with posting open positions in Apploi or other recruiting platforms as directed
• Maintain scheduling compliance with Indiana labor law, CMS staffing requirements, and facility policies
• Participate in department head meetings and provide staffing updates and reports as requested

Communication & Team Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for team member scheduling questions, requests, and concerns
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members at all levels — from CNAs to charge nurses to the DON and all other clinical team members.
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude when managing difficult staffing situations or resistant team members
• Build and maintain positive relationships with agency staffing coordinators for fast and reliable shift coverage
• Escalate unresolved staffing gaps or coverage concerns to the DON or Administrator immediately — never leave a shift uncovered without notification

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required — associate degree or healthcare administration training preferred
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of scheduling, staffing coordination, or administrative experience — healthcare or long-term care setting strongly preferred
• Familiarity with nursing staffing ratios, shift structures, and long-term care scheduling practices preferred
• Experience with scheduling software — Apploi, Shift Admin, OnShift, ShiftKey, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills — calm, clear, and professional under pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Ability to respond to after-hours staffing emergencies on an on-call rotation basis
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail

Apply Today

This is a critical behind-the-scenes role where your work directly protects the safety and continuity of care for our residents every single day. If you are organized, resourceful, and want a stable role where you genuinely make a difference — apply now. We would love to meet you!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.