Smart Square® Healthcare Scheduling Software | symplr

Struggling with nurse turnover and rising labor costs?

Stay ahead of staffing needs, reduce premium labor, and keep your workforce steady when it matters most with symplr Smart Square®.

How Smart Square improves workforce stability and reduces labor costs

Healthcare organizations using Smart Square® are achieving measurable improvements in workforce stability and labor cost control.

$31 million

in nursing labor savings across a multi-hospital system

$10 million

in labor management savings in a single year

30% saved

in scheduling costs through Smart Square®
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By aligning staffing to patient demand, teams reduce overtime, premium labor, and last-minute adjustments.

Trusted by health systems nationwide

What makes Smart Square® different from other healthcare scheduling software?

Predictive scheduling engine

Accurately forecast patient volume up to 120 days in advance to build proactive, data-driven schedules.

Patented open shift management

Uses an automated variable incentive model to help organizations fill shifts faster while staying aligned with budget goals.

Enterprise-wide workforce deployment

Centralized, enterprise deployment of flexible labor strategies—including resource pools and float teams—to maximize coverage with the lowest effective cost per hour.

Actionable labor insights

Built-in reporting and productivity analytics help leaders monitor staffing performance and continually improve models.

Best in KLAS for Nurse & Staff Scheduling

symplr Smart Square® is recognized as Best in KLAS for nurse and staff because it helps health systems align staffing to demand, reduce labor costs, and improve workforce stability.

Unlock better staffing, lower labor costs, and stronger clinical outcomes

Accurately forecast staffing needs

Know what’s coming so your teams can stay ahead.

AI-driven predictive analytics look up to 120 days out, giving managers a clear view of staffing needs before the pressure hits.

Fill shifts faster and reduce burnout

Give your teams time back and stress less.

Automated open-shift management and flexible incentives help fill vacancies early to avoid chaos.

Improve staff satisfaction with self-scheduling

Let employees build schedules that fit their real lives.

Flexible, transparent self-scheduling gives staff more control and confidence in their work-life balance.

Gain visibility across the enterprise

See the whole picture and act before gaps appear.

Centralized dashboards bring every unit’s staffing, utilization, and productivity into one clear view.

Control labor costs and improve outcomes

Make informed staffing decisions that protect your budget.

Accurate forecasting and automation reduce reliance on overtime, incentives, and premium labor.

Everything you need for smarter healthcare scheduling

Smart Square® combines predictive analytics, automation, and flexible scheduling tools to help healthcare organizations improve coverage, efficiency, and staff satisfaction.

AI Predictive Scheduling Open Shift Management Enterprise Staffing View Self-Scheduling and Cyclic Scheduling On-Call Scheduling and Rapid Shift Recruit Support Integrated Technology

AI Predictive Scheduling

Forecast staffing needs up to 120 days in advance with 96 percent accuracy.

Open Shift Management

Automate shift communication and bidding to fill up to 75 percent of open hours early.

Enterprise Staffing View

Gain a centralized view of staffing across departments and facilities.

Self-Scheduling and Cyclic Scheduling

Give staff flexibility and fairness while maintaining coverage requirements.

On-Call Scheduling and Rapid Shift Recruit

Manage pre-scheduled on-call needs and send rapid notifications for last-minute openings.

Integrated Technology

Connect to HR, payroll, timekeeping, and EMR systems for a single source of truth.

FAQs for Smart Square®

What is predictive scheduling in healthcare?

Predictive scheduling uses AI analytics to forecast patient demand and staffing needs in advance, allowing hospitals to schedule proactively instead of reactively.

How can AI improve nurse scheduling and staffing?

AI evaluates historical data, patient volume, and skill mix to recommend optimal staffing levels.

How can smart self-scheduling improve staff satisfaction?

Self-scheduling gives clinicians more flexibility and control over their shifts, increasing satisfaction and reducing turnover.

How does predictive scheduling work?

Our predictive model uses proprietary mathematical modeling techniques and machine learning.