Nursing Scheduler

About the role

A Great Place to Work Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team! Location: 41 Skokorat St, Seymour, Connecticut, 06483 Nursing Scheduler Full-Time CNA Certification Required Long-Term setting preferred

We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is optimally staffed 7 days per week - 24 hours per day
• Develop and maintain nursing staff schedules considering workload, qualifications, regulation compliance and staff preferences
• Collaborate with the nursing leaders to optimize staffing make up and budget impact including full-time, part-time and per diem resources
• Handle scheduling conflicts, last-minute adjustments, and replacements as needed
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, PTO, vacations, and schedule changes
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding schedules and changes
• Manage overtime and agency expense to acheive overall budget targets

Qualifications

• Experience as a scheduler in a Healthcare or Long-Term Care setting is extremely valued
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong organizational, administrative and time-management skills
• Ability to handle dynamic scheduling needs and adapt to last-minute changes
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, multidiscilinary team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and the ability to relate tactfully and professionally with all staff
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to remain calm during emergency situations
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents