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Nursing Scheduler (QMA Required)

Urbandale Health Care Center, Urbandale, IA, United States


Urbandale, IA

Full‑Time (Approximately 32+ Hours per Week)

Royal Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented

Nursing Scheduler

to join our skilled nursing facility in

Urbandale, Iowa . This role is essential to maintaining appropriate staffing coverage while supporting efficient daily operations.

Position Summary
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification is required. The Nursing Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining staff schedules, tracking attendance, monitoring call‑offs and tardiness, and providing accurate staffing and payroll reports to facility leadership. This position is considered full‑time, averaging 32 or more hours per week, and may include limited floor time if the employee also holds an active CNA or CMA certification.

Key Responsibilities

Create, post and maintain monthly nursing staff schedules

Track schedule changes and approve trades as delegated by the Director of Nursing (DON)

Maintain accurate records of call‑offs, tardies, and early arrivals

Coordinate daily with Human Resources to ensure attendance policies are applied consistently

Prepare and submit accurate payroll reports in a timely manner

Provide staffing, vacancy, and agency usage reports to the DON and Facility Administrator

Verify employment information and background documentation for job applicants

Provide occasional floor coverage as needed, if certified as a CNA or CMA

Support staffing operations and other duties as assigned by facility leadership

Qualifications

Previous nursing scheduler experience required

Completion of a state‑approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program

Active Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification

CNA or CMA certification preferred for floor coverage

Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills

Benefits

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company‑Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance & Short‑Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state‑mandated sick leave)

DailyPay – View and access your earned wages daily for a nominal fee

Education Assistance Program

Up to $5,250/year toward tuition

Up to $2,625/year toward repayment of a non‑federal nursing student loan

Benefits, bonuses, and compensation programs vary based on state law, job classification, location, and length of service.

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