POSITION TITLE: SCHEDULER DEPARTMENT: NURSING CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO: DON/ADMINISTRATOR POSITION PURPOSE: The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and maintaining monthly staffing schedules. Ensure there is appropriate coverage daily for resident care. Fill in as needed on schedule with staffing needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: • Creates and maintains staff schedules. • Updates Daily Staffing Schedules and ensures they are visibly posted. • Provides staffing for sick leave, vacation, long-term leave. • Schedules staff according to care needs, service criteria, care plans and staff availability. • Enters scheduling data, creates schedules. • Contacts staff regarding day-to-day changes. • Responsible for keeping updated staff phone list. • Enters staff information into scheduling databases. • Maintains staff statistics, and reports. • Maintains call-ins, on call coverage 24/7, capacity and retention reports. • Performs general office duties. • Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma and long-term care experience a plus. Prior scheduling experience preferred. Must have good communication and computer skills.