The Centralized Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating staff schedules across multiple departments to ensure optimal staffing coverage. The Centralized Scheduler requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Centralized Scheduler will be responsible for collaborating with leadership, frontline colleagues, and other key stakeholders to balance staffing needs, maintain compliance with scheduling policies, and support quality patient care through optimal staffing levels. In this role you will: Develop and maintain staff schedules based on workforce needs, employee preferences, and organizational policies. Collaborates with RN House Supervisors, Department Directors, and CSO to assess staffing needs. Collaborates with local, market, division, and corporate leaders to optimize scheduling practices and minimize avoidable premium pay. Identifies gaps in coverage and proactively adjusts schedules to meet operational requirements. Coordinates the confirmation process for shifts, ensuring timely and accurate communication with HWS personnel and agencies. Prioritizes HWS shifts over outside vendor candidates to reduce costs. Monitors and analyzes staffing levels to ensure adherence to productivity and labor guidelines. Serves as the primary point of contact for scheduling inquiries, shift changes, and staffing adjustments. Utilizes scheduling software to input, update, and track staffing information accurately. Ensures adherence to labor laws, union agreements (if applicable), and internal scheduling guidelines. Addresses scheduling conflicts, call-offs, and last-minute changes while minimizing disruptions to operations. Anticipates and provides resolution to staffing issues based on customer needs and expectations Partners with PI Labor and Nursing Leaders to follow standardized staffing grids Generates reports on staffing levels, overtime, and scheduling trends to support data-driven decision-making. Provides education to staff regarding scheduling processes, system use, and policies; conducts unit rounding to gather feedback, assess staffing needs, and strengthen communication with clinical teams.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees