Nursing Scheduler

Athena Health Care Systems • Plymouth, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a 162-bed skilled nursing facility, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Nursing Scheduler. The role ensures nursing department staffing levels align with the facility’s budget and protocols by organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating staff schedules, maintaining a master schedule, and posting schedules at least 2–4 weeks in advance. The scheduler identifies staffing issues, takes initiative to resolve them, and communicates with the DNS and/or Administrator as needed. The position also supports payroll preparation and maintains required staffing records. The schedule is 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with weekly pay and compensation of up to $28 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of clerical experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, basic computer skills, and mathematical ability.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Ability to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate all nursing staff schedules.
• Develop and use a master schedule at all times.
• Post staffing schedules at least 2–4 weeks in advance.
• Identify staffing problems, take initiative to resolve them, and communicate with the DNS and/or Administrator.
• Update and prepare payroll in ADP for the Corporate Bookkeeper on a daily or weekly basis.
• Maintain daily staffing sheets and the DPH-required staff sheet.
• Seek opportunities to fill open positions in a way that limits overtime.
• Develop positive relationships with members of the nursing department.

Benefits

• Competitive pay up to $28 per hour, paid weekly.
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees.
• Overtime pay for hourly employees.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusive employer discount program.
• Employer-paid life insurance for eligible team members.
• 401(k) with employer match for eligible team members.
• Vacation and personal time for eligible team members.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
• On-the-job training in scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED