Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Up to $25/ hour

The Nursing Staff Scheduler/HR Assistant is responsible for scheduling staffing including RN and LPN nurses as well as CNA's for multiple busy nursing units for a 24 hour skilled nursing facility. The Nursing Staff Scheduler/HR Assistantis responsible for maintaining relationships with nursing staff to promote an optimal working environment and contribute to staff retention. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to prioritize multiple tasks while remaining organized. The Nursing Staff Scheduler/HR Assistantwill be responsible for providing up to date attendance detail for employees, maintaining a master schedule, forwarding open position information to the HR Coordinator for recruitment purposes, maintaining an accurate daily schedule with all edits and updates entered, and strictly managing overtime and bonus costs.

The Nursing Staff Scheduler/HR Assistantcoordinates efforts with facility management to manage hiring and recruiting.

• Interviews and screens qualified candidates. Recommends qualified candidates for Manager’s review. Arranges interview schedules with other staff members as appropriate.
• Conducts all pre-employment processes including reference checks, background checks, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• With Administrator approval, makes job offer.
• Sets up orientation program for new hires and coordinates with appropriate personnel.
• Ensures benefits and company policies are thoroughly reviewed.
• Follows up to ensure employee receives appropriate orientation and schedules additional training if needed.
• The Nursing Staff Scheduler/HR Assistant assists in planning and holding staff appreciation events and functions.
• Works with Supervisor to evaluate new hire’s performance prior to 90th work day as well as yearly employee evaluations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

One year nursing staff scheduling experience

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining timely completion

Ability to respond quickly to emails between departments

Strong persuasion skills

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and perform under stress

Excellent time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education showing the ability to read, perform mathematical calculations, write in a legible manner and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Possess computer skills and ability to work with accounts payable and payroll systems.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, tact and a positive attitude toward employees, residents, family members, state and federal agencies and other staff.
• Minimum one year nursing staff scheduling experience in a nursing facility
• CNA Certification
• Smartlinx scheduling software experience

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

Scholarships and career growth opportunities

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Call-a-Doc / 24-7

EAP Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Short & Long Term Disability