RN Operating Room Scheduler-Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center-PRN

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks an RN Operating Room Scheduler for the Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center in Durham, NC. This PRN role supports the perioperative team by coordinating daily OR scheduling and collaborating with surgeons and leadership to optimize patient flow.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN with NC RN licensure, has OR scheduling experience, and demonstrates strong critical thinking, communication, and data skills to ensure safe, efficient surgical services.

Qualifications

• BSN degree is required.
• RN license in North Carolina or compact license.
• 2+ years operating room scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily OR scheduling with perioperative team.
• Collaborate with surgeon offices and leadership to optimize the schedule.
• Lead scheduling meetings and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Orient new hires to scheduling processes and tools.
• Run reports and analyze data to maximize OR efficiency.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to policies during scheduling.

Education

BSN

RN license (NC)

Tools

Scheduling software (OR)

Job description

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RN Operating Room Scheduler-Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center-PRN

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Requisition Number: 276525

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 21, 2026

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About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

General Description of the Job Class

The RN OR Scheduler works closely with the Perioperative team (including, but not limited to, OR team members and leadership, Anesthesia leadership, and other Support Services) to coordinate daily OR scheduling. The position assists with managing and building the OR schedule while collaborating with surgeon offices and nurse leaders to optimize the OR schedule for efficient and safe patient flow.

Shift

PRN; One or Two Day shifts per week, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30pm. No holidays or weekends.

On-Site position & requires in-person attendance

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Completion of the first step of Universal Protocol.

Scheduling OR events and consistently analyzing schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Utilizing chart reviews to verify critical elements including but not limited to: provider, location, procedure date, patient class, Case Consent Wording, ICD & CPT, laterality, positioning, anesthesia type, case classification, diagnosis codes, pre-op visit completion, and surgeon privileging confirmation.

Leading scheduling meetings to collaborate with key stakeholders and team members and influence operational excellence.

Orientation of new hires to the department.

Running reports and completing data analysis frequently to maximize schedule execution.

Using strong critical thinking, communication and nursing knowledge to ensure surgical patient safety.

Review and complete all required elements of an OR case request in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of special needs and added comments.

Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.

Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff, including providers and their clinic staff in the scheduling and block time request process.

Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

As an administrative nurse with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while prioritizing patient-centered outcomes. Utilize the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the OR scheduling process. Participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research and/or quality improvement projects or other perioperative related projects as assigned. Adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.

Exception: Registered nurses hired after July 1, 2014 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within five years of their start date.

Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience

Previous operating room experience required, 2+ years preferred.

Previous surgeon clinic nursing or paranesthesia experience preferred.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.

Professional specialty certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgical Technologist, and Advanced Practice Provider.

Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.

Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure.

Ability to assess nursing needs of perioperative patients and their families.

Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.

Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, act, and follow‑up.

Ability to use fine motor skills.

Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.

Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.

Ability to navigate the entity.

Ability to remain focused and organized.

Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in the OR, including new equipment, the addition of equipment and other additional resources.

Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.

Working knowledge and completion of appropriate Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.

Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing Required.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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