Nursing Scheduler - Mobile

Nursing Scheduler
The Nursing Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage in a long-term care setting. This role supports quality resident care by balancing staffing requirements, regulatory compliance, and employee availability while serving as a key resource for nursing leadership and staff.
Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs)
Ensure staffing levels meet regulatory requirements, facility policies, and resident care needs
Manage schedule changes related to call-offs, PTO, leaves of absence, and shift trades
Coordinate staffing coverage, including use of overtime, float staff, or agency personnel as approved
Communicate scheduling changes clearly and timely to nursing staff and leadership
Maintain accurate staffing records and reports for payroll, audits, and survey readiness
Monitor staffing patterns for compliance with state, federal, and CMS requirements
Collaborate with nursing leadership to address staffing concerns and workforce planning needs
Maintain confidentiality of employee scheduling and personnel information
Assist with staffing-related audits, surveys, and quality assurance processes

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in staffing, scheduling, or healthcare administration
Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting strongly preferred
Strong understanding of staffing requirements and shift coverage needs
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to manage frequent interruptions and last-minute staffing changes

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with electronic scheduling systems and payroll timekeeping software
Knowledge of state and federal long-term care staffing regulations
Experience working with union contracts or labor agreements (if applicable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO – if applicable)
Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.
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