Scheduling Coordinator

Care Initiatives; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to support our 40+ skilled nursing communities across the state. This full-time, day-shift position focuses on building accurate staff rosters, ensuring resident care needs are met, and maintaining compliance with staffing requirements.

You will collaborate with nursing leaders and frontline staff to manage call-offs, shift changes, and open shifts, communicate daily needs, reduce overtime, and keep detailed scheduling records in a

Qualifications

• Long-term care scheduling experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of staffing ratios and calculation of HPPD for census-driven staffing.
• Interpersonal and communication skills that identify the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely.
• Leading with a positive attitude through continually adapting to a fluid environment, which includes working with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for resident care needs and staffing requirements.
• Coordinate call-offs, shift changes, and open shifts while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Communicate daily staffing needs with nursing leaders, employees, and others as needed.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records.
• Support staffing efforts by helping reduce overtime, tracking attendance trends, and ensuring timely schedule updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

Scheduling Coordinator

Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time-Days

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our clinical team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for resident care needs and compliance with staffing requirements.
• Coordinate call-offs, shift changes, and open shifts while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Communicate daily staffing needs with nursing leaders, employees, and others as needed.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records.
• Support staffing efforts by helping reduce overtime, tracking attendance trends, and ensuring timely schedule updates.

Qualifications:

• Long-term care scheduling experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of staffing ratios and calculation of HPPD for census-driven staffing.
• Interpersonal and communication skills that identify the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely.
• Leading with a positive attitude through continually adapting to a fluid environment, which includes working with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company-paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!