Scheduler

Scheduler Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the nursing department schedule. Core Responsibilities Generates, manages and updates schedule templates. Adjusts schedule templates according to census, PTO, and pre-planned leaves of absence to create the current schedule. Posts the current schedule for each scheduling period. Reviews staff schedule change requests and grants even trades resulting in no overtime. Updates current schedule to reflect actual hours worked, and unscheduled absences. Finds coverage for unscheduled absences and scheduling deficits. Reviews staff timecards and resolves discrepancies on a daily basis. Keeping meticulous attendance records and makes Director of Nursing aware when threshold for progressive discipline has been reached. Communicating with unit managers and the director of nursing regarding floor orientation scheduling for newly hired employees in the nursing department.