Scheduling Nurse-RN

Bryan Health • Lincoln, NE

125d

About The Position

Responsible for facilitating access to Medical Center services. Utilizes effective communication and documentation with physicians, physician staff, health care facilities, patients and patient representatives to collect and analyze pertinent clinical data as related to the procedure(s) scheduled, intervening to prevent problems that could result in adverse patient outcomes or delayed/cancelled procedures. Provides exemplary customer service and interacts in a professional, courteous manner with co-workers, physicians, patients and the public.

Requirements

• Current Registered licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience required.
• Experience with hospital/health operations and general background in all areas of nursing practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates core values.
• Performs multi-resource appointment scheduling for inpatient/outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services received from physician and/or physician staff.
• Obtains patient information including medical necessity/diagnosis, demographics, and pertinent clinical information as related to the procedure(s) scheduled.
• Integrates physical, mental and cultural considerations in scheduling of patient procedure(s).
• Collaborates with physician office staff to educate the patient/patient representative on preparation and understanding of scheduled procedure(s).
• Provides recommendations and education to physician office staff commensurate with scope of practice in scheduling of procedure(s).
• Reviews and evaluates outpatient orders received from the physician and/or physician staff.
• Receives and documents verbal physician orders.
• Screens/determines appropriateness of level of care and admission status.
• Enters order sets for procedures while coordinating with physician offices and performing departments.
• Documents pre-certification/authorization/referral information when applicable.
• Prepares and provides patients with an estimate for their expected services.
• Keeps Patient Service Center and Scheduling Manager informed of issues related to procedures.
• Responsible for preceptoring and/or resourcing of peers.
• Assesses employee competencies and level of performance.
• Collaborates with management to plan and communicate changes to the work group.
• Serves as a liaison in building and maintaining professional relationships between physicians, physician office staff and other health care personnel.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree