Nurse Scheduler (CNA)

Journey Skilled Nursing•Bainbridge, GA

About The Position

Journey is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Nurse Scheduler to coordinate nursing schedules, maintain appropriate staffing levels, and support the operational efficiency of its healthcare facility. The role develops and posts schedules, coordinates coverage for open shifts, maintains care team contact information, and manages attendance-related records and reporting. The Nurse Scheduler must be certified in the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Qualified Medication Assistant. During critical staffing needs, the scheduler may be required to work in that certified capacity and meet the requirements and essential job functions of the applicable role. The position works with the Director of Nursing, Executive Director, care team members, and HR/Payroll.

Requirements

State certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Qualified Medication Assistant is required.
At least 6 months of experience scheduling Certified Nursing Assistants, Qualified Medication Assistants, and/or Nurses.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalent diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and post work schedules in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy to meet staffing needs and requirements.
Build relationships with care team members to coordinate coverage for open shifts and modify schedules when required.
Maintain a current listing of care team member contact numbers for call-ins.
Coordinate time-off requests and obtain approval from the Director of Nursing.
Notify the Executive Director and Director of Nursing of potential short or critical staffing levels.
Manage attendance records and attendance-related special pay programs, such as perfect attendance programs.
Report necessary information to HR/Payroll to help ensure time records are accurately captured.
During critical staffing needs, potentially function as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Qualified Medication Assistant when holding the corresponding certification, meeting the requirements and essential job functions of that role.