RN Ear Nose and Throat

Corewell Health Corporate; Saint Joseph Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an RN Surgical Scheduling & Care Coordinator in St. Joseph, MI, to support patients preparing for surgery. The role centers on administrative coordination, liaising with providers, staff, and facilities, and ensuring complete preoperative information and education.

The position involves scheduling, reviewing records, guiding patients through preoperative steps, and helping with tests, clearances, and insurance workflows. 40 hours/wk, weekdays.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in Michigan and an Associate's degree in nursing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures based on provider orders and facility availability.
• Review medical records for completeness before scheduling.
• Communicate with patients about surgery dates and preoperative requirements.
• Provide preoperative education and instruct patients on preparation.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and coordinate testing and clearances.

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (MI)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Summary

Monday to Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The RN Surgical Scheduling & Care Coordinator provides nursing support for patients preparing for surgical procedures. This position is primarily administrative and coordination-focused and serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, clinical staff, surgical facilities and other departments to ensure patients are appropriately prepared and scheduled for surgery The RN Coordinates surgical scheduling, reviews clinical information and documentation for completeness, provides preoperative education and instructions, identifies barriers that may delay surgery, and facilitates communication and follow up throughout the surgical scheduling process.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures based on provider orders, patient needs, and surgical facility availability.
• Review surgical requests and patient records for completeness and accuracy before scheduling.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgery dates, preoperative requirements, testing, instructions, and next steps.
• Provide RN-level clinical review and patient education related to surgical preparation.
• Coordinate required preoperative testing, medical clearances, referrals, and other documentation.
• Identify missing information or potential barriers to surgery and communicate concerns to the provider or appropriate clinical team.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, medical assistants, surgery schedulers, OR staff, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate communication when surgery dates, locations, or plans change.
• Support efficient use of provider surgical block time and assist with resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Respond to patient questions and route clinical concerns appropriately.
• Assist with prior-authorization and insurance-related workflows as applicable.
• Perform other RN care-coordination responsibilities related to the surgical patient journey.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• Upon Hire CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS
• Cardiovascular Advanced Heart Failure Ambulatory, Big Rapids Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Big Rapids Pre-Op Call, United Cardiac Rehab, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 90 Days
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Lake Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center, South Pavilion Ambulatory Surgery Center, pre/post/PACU nurses only, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 180 Days
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Spectrum Health Continuing Care and Spectrum Health Medical Group do not require a Bachelors of Science in Nursing CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Big Rapids - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days

Benefits

How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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Location & Schedule

Primary Location SITE - Ear Nose & Throat St Joseph- 2680 S Cleveland Ave - St Joseph Department Name Ear Nose Throat - Medical Group South Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Company Culture & Diversity

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.