Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

River Grove Health and Rehab is looking for a Full-time Scheduler to join our team!

This key role is essential to keeping our facility running smoothly by ensuring proper staffing coverage and supporting our nursing team in delivering high-quality resident care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a passion for teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating staff schedules, managing call-offs, and ensuring shifts are filled efficiently while maintaining compliance with staffing requirements. You will work closely with nursing leadership and staff to support daily operations, helping create a well-balanced schedule that meets both resident needs and team expectations.

We are looking for someone highly organized, dependable, and able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels. Your ability to adapt, think ahead, and maintain accuracy will play a vital role in supporting our team and ensuring a positive work environment. If you are ready to take on an important role that has a direct impact every day, we encourage you to apply to join our team at River Grove Health and Rehab!

Job Summary

The CNA Scheduler is responsible for assisting with staff scheduling for the Nursing Department. This position helps coordinate an effective, efficient schedule under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and works closely with nursing supervisors to meet shift-specific nursing care hour needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Schedule all nursing staff and prepare the weekly nursing schedule; notify staff of their schedules and any necessary changes.

• Receive incoming calls and direct them appropriately to address nursing scheduling issues. Notify Nursing Administration of staffing shortages, scheduling conflicts, or coverage concerns.

• Obtain approval from the Director of Nursing/Administrator before scheduling overtime or utilizing nursing registry personnel.

• Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes such as illness, vacation, PTO, and other staffing needs.

• Collaborate daily with Nursing Administration to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing levels.

• Assist the nursing office with clinical management tasks as needed.

• Assist the payroll manager with weekly payroll processing and verification of nursing hours.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license required

• Experience in scheduling or healthcare preferred

• Strong communication and organization skills required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.