Nursing Scheduler

Hillside Plaza • Cleveland, OH

13d

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.

The position creates and maintains daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; manages schedule changes and coordinates coverage; communicates changes to staff and leadership; and maintains staffing records and reports for payroll, audits, and survey readiness. It also monitors staffing patterns for regulatory compliance and collaborates with nursing leadership on staffing concerns and workforce planning.

Hillside Plaza describes its workplace as supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented, with a collaborative work culture, opportunities to grow within skilled nursing and related care settings, and a commitment to employee well-being and continuous learning.

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.
• 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 nursing staff, including 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 individual contributions and encourages continuous learning.
• Commitment to supporting employees' well-being.

What This Job Offers

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