Set up departments first, then positions, then shift times.
Add a position
Click Settings in the left menu. Make sure the top says Facility Settings.
Under Scheduling, click Positions.
Click the department tab, like Nursing.
Click + Position.
Type a Name and Abbreviation.
Under Who can pick up these shifts?, open Job Positions and check the right ones.
Click Save.
Add or change shift times
On Positions, click the position to open it.
Under Shifts, click + Shift, or click a shift to change it.
Type a shift name and pick the Start and End times.
To add a break, click + Break, pick the type, and enter the minutes.
Check Paid if the break is paid.
Click Save.
Good to know: Changes to shift times only apply to future shifts. Past shifts stay the same.
Common questions
Some staff can't see or pick up this position's shifts.
Open the position and check their job position under Who can pick up these shifts?. Then click Save.
What does Automatically create schedule do?
Turn it on and pick a day. Each month on that day, Veras creates next month's shifts for this position.
How do I delete a position?
Click the trash icon next to it, then Delete. Any upcoming shifts for that position are cancelled.