Scheduling Coordinator

Care Initiatives•Waterloo, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthCrest Specialty Care, a 94-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Waterloo, IA, is now hiring! This is a full-time position with shifts available from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our clinical team! Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

Requirements

Long-term care scheduling experience highly preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of staffing ratios and calculation of HPPD for census-driven staffing.
Interpersonal and communication skills that identify the ability to positively and effectively communicate with others while completing work accurately and timely.
Leading with a positive attitude through continually adapting to a fluid environment, which includes working with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for resident care needs and compliance with staffing requirements.
Coordinate call-offs, shift changes, and open shifts while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
Communicate daily staffing needs with nursing leaders, employees, and others as needed.
Maintain accurate scheduling records.
Support staffing efforts by helping reduce overtime, tracking attendance trends, and ensuring timely schedule updates.