Scheduler

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is looking for a Full-time Scheduler to join our team!

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our facility is properly staffed to provide the highest level of care to our residents. You’ll work closely with nursing leadership and staff to coordinate schedules, manage staffing needs, and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in keeping things running efficiently behind the scenes. Your ability to stay organized, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing needs will make a direct impact on both our team and the quality of care we provide.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow with a supportive team and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to have you join us!

We offer the following to our amazing staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• Shift Differentials: Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.

Job Summary

The Staff 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

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous scheduling or staffing experience preferred (healthcare setting a plus)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with scheduling or timekeeping systems preferred (e.g., staffing software)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in long-term care nursing facility
• Knowledge of staffing ratios and basic healthcare scheduling practices

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.