Skilled Nursing Staffing Scheduler

LongTerm Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time employment

Supportive leadership

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Rewarding role

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a Staffing Coordinator for our skilled nursing facility. You will maintain staffing levels, create and manage schedules, coordinate call-offs and replacements, and help ensure resident care meets high-quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Collaboration with nursing leadership and flexibility outside regular hours are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing, scheduling, healthcare administration or skilled nursing/long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience scheduling nursing staff is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with nursing leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and distribute nursing staff schedules based on facility needs.
• Coordinate daily staffing for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs.
• Respond promptly to call-offs and staffing shortages.
• Contact qualified staff to fill open shifts and maintain coverage.
• Maintain accurate staffing records, time-off requests, and attendance.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing, Administrator, and supervisors on staffing needs.
• Monitor overtime, agency usage, and staffing patterns to control labor costs.
• Coordinate agency and temporary staff when necessary.
• Assist with orientation and scheduling of new employees.
• Ensure schedules are communicated accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and resident information.
• Support staffing practices in line with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Staffing

Scheduling

Healthcare admin

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

MS Office

Scheduling software

Tools

MS Office

Electronic scheduling systems

Job description

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a Staffing Coordinator for our skilled nursing facility. You will maintain staffing levels, create and manage schedules, coordinate call-offs and replacements, and help ensure resident care meets high-quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Collaboration with nursing leadership and flexibility outside regular hours are valued.