diff --git a/patroni.py b/patroni.py
index 97d34ca2..a711d5a8 100755
--- a/patroni.py
+++ b/patroni.py
@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@ class Patroni:
             self.postgresql.load_replication_slots()
 
     def schedule_next_run(self):
+        if self.postgresql.is_promoted:
+            self.next_run = time.time()
         self.next_run += self.nap_time
         current_time = time.time()
         nap_time = self.next_run - current_time