Central Scheduler - Cottage Hospital : Job Details

Join Our Team as a Central Scheduler at Cottage Hospital! Are you highly organized and ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in patient care? Cottage Hospital is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Central Scheduler to join our team. In this critical role, you'll help ensure smooth operations by coordinating staff schedules across several key hospital departments-including Med/Surg, ICU, ED, and our Ray of Hope geriatric psych unit. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoy being the person who keeps things running smoothly, we want to hear from you! Job Summary: The Central Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating nursing and Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) schedules across the Medical/Surgical Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, and the Ray of Hope Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe staffing levels, responding to call-outs, and working collaboratively with department directors to ensure smooth, uninterrupted patient care. Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate staff schedules for multiple clinical units including Med/Surg, ICU, ED, and Ray of Hope.
• Ensure each shift is properly staffed according to the hospital's staffing matrix and guidelines.
• Input and maintain accurate scheduling records in UKG (or other scheduling platforms).
• Monitor performance management alerts for call-outs, tardiness, and attendance issues.
• Document all staffing call-outs and report as required.
• Work closely with department directors to resolve staffing shortages and coordinate coverage.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of required float staff and manage float rotation assignments.

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