Care Initiatives

Role Description Care Initiatives is currently hiring a full-time Scheduler to join our internal staffing agency division, AffiniCare! The Scheduler is responsible for communicating with Care Initiatives buildings regarding open shifts and ensuring that each shift is staffed appropriately following local, state and federal guidelines. This is a remote position that requires exceptional time management, organizational, and communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, and 2+ years of experience is preferred. The Scheduler manages and updates schedules using the online scheduling portal while making adjustments as needed according to budgetary constraints, census fluctuations, call-ins, and pre-planned leaves of absence. Additional duties include: - Working with building management to determine open needs. - Communicating open shifts to Nurses and Aides in their area. - Working with Regional Directors of Operation to determine urgent needs. - Fulfilling staffing vacancies in advance to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts. - Keeping meticulous attendance records and assisting with the progressive disciplinary process if staff members accrue excessive absences and/or tardiness. - Communicating with unit managers and the director of nursing / chief nursing officer regarding floor orientation scheduling for newly hired employees in the nursing department. - Checking time clock punch records against master schedules and noting the appropriate changes. - Signing time correction forms for events such as missing meal periods or forgetting to clock in/out. - Utilizing computer software to prepare, change and update the master schedule. Qualifications - High school education or its equivalent. Associate degree preferred. - Exceptional time management, organizational, and communication skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel. - 2+ years of experience is preferred. Requirements - On-Call rotation is required every other weekend, starting Friday at 5pm through Monday at 8am. Benefits - Competitive compensation: Our team members earn an extremely competitive wage. - Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, PTO, and more. - Digital wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.