Scheduler
About The Position
Nursing Scheduler Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield – Wakefield, RI $22.55 - $28.12 / Hourly About Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is an 80-bed skilled nursing facility offering the ideal balance of accessibility and peaceful seclusion. Our campus features a beautiful courtyard, year-round employee appreciation initiatives, and a strong reputation within the community for providing exceptional care. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Nursing Scheduler to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, appropriate staffing levels that support quality resident care. Position Overview The Nursing Scheduler is responsible for generating, managing, and updating master schedules for the nursing department. This position makes adjustments as needed based on census, budget, attendance, call-outs, benefits, and pre-planned leaves of absence. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring strong organization, communication, and leadership skills. Why Join Elderwood? Competitive compensation Full suite of medical and dental benefits 401(k) with company match Employee referral program Supportive, mission-driven team environment Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional resident care at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield.
Requirements
- At least 1 year experience in health care staffing.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medication Technician (Med Tech) strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with Kronos strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows the master staffing schedule
- Communicates continuously with DON/ADON to ensure coordination of information and maintain accuracy of nursing schedule
- Prepares daily staffing sheets with continual revisions as necessary
- Follows facility policy and DON guidelines for numbers and assignment of staff
- Completes a listing of vacant nursing positions for DON weekly
- Schedules staff vacations according to established guidelines and the DON/ADON's direction
- Ensures at least one other staff member is oriented to the scheduler’s position in the event of vacation, sick leave, etc.
- Creates and maintains forms necessary for completion of scheduler's task
- Respects the confidentiality and dignity of staff and residents
- Reviews daily exception logs for payroll
- Ensures all new employee orientation schedules are on staffing sheet.
- Communicates regularly with agency contacts and maintains positive, proactive business relationship
- Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Must abide by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management staff
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full suite of medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral program
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
