Nursing Scheduler

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a high quality and collaborative Nursing Scheduler who desires to make a difference in the lives of our staff and our residents.

Position Overiew:

The Scheduler generates, manages and updates master schedules for the nursing department while making adjustments as needed according to budgetary constraints, census fluctuations, attendance tracking, benefit accrual entries, and leaves of absence.

• 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

• At least 1 year experience in health care staffing.
• Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medication Technician (Med Tech) strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with Kronos strongly preferred.
• Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.