Strategic Nursing Scheduler

WeCare at Rolling Meadows; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WeCare at Rolling Meadows in the United States is seeking an organized Nursing Scheduler to ensure proper nursing coverage for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and supervisors. This role supports nursing leadership by coordinating schedules and addressing staffing needs in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, exceptional organization, and the ability to resolve scheduling challenges quickly while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with the Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• Previous scheduling, staffing, healthcare, or administrative experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare scheduling experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused when staffing needs change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain nursing schedules for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and nursing supervisors.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage based on facility needs and established staffing requirements.
• Monitor daily staffing levels and proactively address open shifts and potential coverage gaps.
• Manage call-offs, schedule changes, shift replacements, and employee availability.
• Communicate open shifts and staffing needs to nursing employees in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing, HR, and facility leadership regarding staffing needs.
• Track employee availability, requested days off, vacations, leaves of absence, and schedule changes.
• Assist with minimizing overtime and agency usage by identifying internal staffing solutions whenever possible.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and staffing records.
• Assist with onboarding new nursing employees into the schedule.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with employees regarding schedules and staffing needs.
• Help identify recurring staffing trends and areas of concern.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Job description

WeCare at Rolling Meadows in the United States is seeking an organized Nursing Scheduler to ensure proper nursing coverage for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and supervisors. This role supports nursing leadership by coordinating schedules and addressing staffing needs in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, exceptional organization, and the ability to resolve scheduling challenges quickly while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with the Director of Nursing