Nursing Scheduler

Legacy Health Services • Cleveland, OH

15d

About The Position

The Nursing Scheduler develops, maintains, and coordinates nursing staff schedules in a long-term care setting to ensure adequate coverage. The role supports quality resident care by balancing staffing requirements, regulatory compliance, and employee availability, and serves as a resource for nursing leadership and staff.

Hillside Plaza is located on the east side of Cleveland and describes itself as a community-focused care provider. Its mission, “Our Family Caring for Yours,” emphasizes a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment. The organization describes opportunities to grow across skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and support for employee well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in staffing, scheduling, or healthcare administration.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting is strongly preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for RNs, LPNs, and 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 overtime, float staff, or agency personnel as approved.
• Communicate scheduling changes clearly and promptly 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO, if applicable.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture.
• A strong sense of purpose and community.
• Opportunities to grow a career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice.
• Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A workplace that values employees’ contributions and encourages continuous learning.
• Support for employees’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.

What This Job Offers

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