Registered Nurse (RN) - Procedural Scheduling Nurse Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Procedural Scheduling Nurse Coordinator for the Southlake Campus. This full-time role supports daily scheduling operations in a fast-paced environment, serving as a liaison to internal and external customers and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The RN will oversee IT scheduling modules, maintain records, educate others on processes, and apply clinical judgment to optimize resources and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed RN in KS or MO (state board).
• Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Scheduling function for designated procedural area.
• Serve as liaison to internal and external customers for scheduling office.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and forms.
• Stay informed on IT scheduling module upgrades and enhancements.
• Apply nursing knowledge to inform daily scheduling decisions.
• Implement block scheduling and other processes to optimize resources and patient outcomes.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

HIPAA knowledge

Liaison/communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

IT scheduling systems

Job description

Position TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Procedural Scheduling Nurse CoordinatorDays - Full TimeRemote, Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the department Manager/Unit Coordinator, the Procedural Scheduling Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations/ coordination of the Scheduling function for designated procedural area. This role also serves as a liaison to both internal and external customers for this office. Functions in a high activity level, fast paced environment to ensure optimal patient scheduling

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs scheduling functions accurately, timely and in a professional manner for all assigned areas.
• Familiarizes self with IT system upgrades and enhancements related to scheduling modules.
• Maintains records in appropriate process design with regard to patient scheduling forms.
• Familiar with and understands current HIPPA regulations revolving around data inherent to procedural area scheduling office.
• Educates other areas as to process design and functionality of the Scheduling module when necessary.
• Utilizes Nursing knowledge and experience in decision making regarding the daily schedule.
• Implements block scheduling and other associated processes with regard to the schedule to optimize resources and patient outcomes.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri RN License

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of procedures, processes, supplies and equipment

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-41976

Important information for you to know as you apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.