Healthcare Employee Scheduling Software
Scheduling nurses and medical staff is complex. NextShifts handles 24/7 coverage, credential tracking, and fatigue prevention — so you can focus on patient care.
Free during beta. No credit card required.
40%
Reduction in scheduling time
90%
Shift coverage rate
60%
Fewer scheduling calls
Healthcare scheduling is life-or-death.
Understaffing risks patient safety. Overstaffing wastes resources. And fatigue leads to errors. You need scheduling that gets it right.
24/7 Coverage Requirements
Patients need care around the clock. Ensuring every shift is covered with qualified staff is a constant challenge.
Staff Fatigue & Burnout
Long shifts and mandatory overtime lead to burnout. Tired staff affects patient care and increases turnover.
Credential Compliance
Licenses, certifications, and training requirements must be tracked. Scheduling uncredentialed staff puts patients at risk.
CMS staffing requirementsDesigned for the realities of healthcare.
From 24/7 coverage to credential tracking, NextShifts handles the scheduling challenges unique to medical facilities.
24/7 Shift Templates
Create rotating schedules for day, evening, and night shifts. Ensure continuous coverage across all departments.
Credential Tracking
Automatically verify staff certifications before scheduling. Get alerts before licenses expire.
Rest Period Enforcement
Prevent scheduling conflicts that violate mandatory rest periods. Protect staff from fatigue-related errors.
Skill Mix Matching
Ensure each shift has the right mix of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and specialists based on unit requirements.
Shift Swapping
Let staff request swaps with manager approval. Fill gaps without the scheduling coordinator playing phone tag.
Mobile Access
Staff can view schedules, request time off, and pick up open shifts from their phones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about healthcare scheduling software.
What is healthcare scheduling software?
Healthcare scheduling software is a specialized tool that helps hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities manage staff schedules. It handles complex requirements like 24/7 coverage, credential tracking, shift differentials, and compliance with labor laws designed to prevent worker fatigue. Unlike generic scheduling tools, healthcare software understands the unique needs of medical environments.
How do hospitals schedule nurses?
Hospitals schedule nurses based on unit staffing requirements, nurse-to-patient ratios, skill mix, certifications, and employee preferences. Modern scheduling software automates this by matching qualified nurses to open shifts while checking for overtime limits and required rest periods between shifts. Self-scheduling features let nurses pick preferred shifts within staffing guidelines.
What is healthcare workforce management?
Healthcare workforce management (WFM) is the strategic process of forecasting staffing needs, creating schedules, tracking time and attendance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It aims to have the right staff with the right skills in the right place at the right time while controlling labor costs and preventing burnout.
How can scheduling software reduce nurse burnout?
Scheduling software reduces burnout by enforcing rest periods between shifts, flagging overtime before it happens, and distributing shifts fairly among staff. It also empowers nurses with self-scheduling and shift swap features, giving them more control over their work-life balance.
Does NextShifts work for small clinics?
Yes, NextShifts works for healthcare facilities of all sizes — from small clinics with a handful of staff to large hospitals with hundreds of employees. During our beta period, all features are free with no limits on staff or departments.
Better schedules mean better patient care.
Set up takes less than 15 minutes. Start building schedules that work for your staff and your patients.