Strategic Night-Shift Nursing Scheduler

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, Michigan, seeks a detail-oriented Nursing Staffing Scheduler for a full-time night shift role. You will manage nursing schedules, coordinate with leadership, and optimize coverage across units to ensure efficient operations and staff satisfaction.

The position requires experience in healthcare staffing and proficiency with scheduling software, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare staffing, scheduling, or workforce management.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and workforce management systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret staffing data and metrics.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive nursing staff schedules to meet organizational throughput objectives and patient care requirements
• Analyze staffing patterns, workload data, and operational metrics to identify scheduling gaps and optimization opportunities
• Coordinate with nursing managers and department heads to understand staffing needs and adjust schedules accordingly
• Utilize scheduling software and workforce management systems to create efficient, compliant schedules
• Monitor schedule adherence and address conflicts or coverage issues in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare staffing reports and analytics to support management decision-making and performance tracking
• Communicate schedule changes and updates to nursing staff in a clear and professional manner
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations, union agreements, and organizational scheduling policies
• Respond to staffing emergencies and last-minute changes while maintaining schedule integrity
• Collaborate with human resources and payroll departments to ensure accurate time tracking and compensation
• Continuously evaluate scheduling processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and staff retention

Skills

Scheduling software

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Night shift independence

Labor regulations

Problem solving

Tools

Workforce management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, Michigan, seeks a detail-oriented Nursing Staffing Scheduler for a full-time night shift role. You will manage nursing schedules, coordinate with leadership, and optimize coverage across units to ensure efficient operations and staff satisfaction.

The position requires experience in healthcare staffing and proficiency with scheduling software, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.