Staff Nurse Scheduler
About The Position
The Staff Nurse Scheduler uses nursing knowledge and skills, along with knowledge of invasive and diagnostic procedures and processes, to coordinate scheduling for specialty services in the Operating Room or with Sedation Services. Scheduling decisions consider patients’ ages and available resources. The position is onsite and is not eligible for remote work. A seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must provide required immunization documentation and be willing to receive specified vaccines if non-immune or lacking evidence of vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, or 5–7 years of direct-care nursing experience in the surgical or sedation arena, with specific knowledge of surgical or procedural subspecialties.
- One of the following nursing licenses is required upon hire: Licensed RN in Kansas, Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License, Missouri Registered Nurse Multistate License, or an RN compact license for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
- One of the following nursing licenses is required upon hire: Licensed RN in Missouri, Missouri Registered Nurse Multistate License, Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License, or an RN compact license for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
- Required life support certifications upon hire, as specified by the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
- Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment; new employees must provide immunization records and meet the stated MMR, varicella, and Tdap requirements, subject to possible medical or religious exemptions.
- A drug screen is performed upon hire.
- Must work onsite at a Children’s Mercy location and may not work from home.
Nice To Haves
- Beginning leadership experience in another field.
- Specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population, determined by the Nurse Manager or Director; the posting indicates “Preferred 1 Year.”
Responsibilities
- Efficiently and accurately schedule surgical cases in the electronic system.
- Collaborate with appropriate departments to verify the resources needed to schedule surgical, procedural, and diagnostic encounters.
- Audit documentation in the EHR by reviewing specified fields to ensure accurate and complete required documentation.
- Assist with maintaining statistical reports essential to Operating Room and Sedation efficiency.
Benefits
- Children’s Mercy offers benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families.
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Job Type
Full-time
