Position Summary:
The Scheduler/Central Supply ensures appropriate nursing staff are scheduled to meet resident care needs and regulatory requirements. This role manages the clinical master schedule, tracks attendance, oversees agency usage, and provides clerical support to the Nursing Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and adjust master staffing schedules based on census and budget.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility staffing regulations.
- Track and secure coverage for open shifts, vacations, and call-offs.
- Maintain staffing records, attendance logs, and PBJ reporting.
- Collaborate with HR/Payroll Coordinator on timekeeping, PTO, and personnel changes.
- Communicate staffing updates to nursing leadership and facility administration.
- Monitor and report agency usage and verify hours worked.
- Support survey readiness by maintaining accurate staffing documentation.
Skills & Competencies
- Organizational and scheduling skills.
- Knowledge of staffing regulations and PBJ reporting.
- Proficiency with scheduling and timekeeping software.
- Communication and problem-solving abilities.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with staffing and scheduling in healthcare environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
- Successful completion of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the State, within 4 months of date of hire; or successful completion of a State approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program and no break in service of 24 months or longer.
- Acceptable verification of training and competency evaluation from the State Nurse Aide Registry concerning abuse, neglect, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of resident's property
Physical & Work Requirements
- Prolonged sitting with some standing/walking.
- Ability to manage frequent interruptions and multitask.
Personal Attributes:
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Dependability
- Team-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with staffing and scheduling in a healthcare environment
- Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting
What We Do
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation delivers exceptional post-acute care across Ohio and Michigan. The company provides comprehensive services, including specialized rehabilitation programs, 24/7 skilled nursing, and personalized assisted living options, all designed to promote optimal recovery and independence. With a dedicated clinical team and patient-centered approach, they create seamless transitions from hospital to home while providing compassionate support at every stage of healing.
