RN Surgical Scheduler & Care Coordinator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Plymouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Nurse to coordinate elective, urgent and add-on procedures and ensure seamless scheduling across OR teams. The role requires an NH RN license and at least two years of surgical nursing experience, with strong EMR and communication skills.

The nurse will manage case details, preoperative steps, and pre-authorizations, while maintaining accurate records and providing patient-centered care in both clinic and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• NH RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in surgical services.
• Strong computer and EMR skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule elective, urgent and add-on cases for surgical procedures.
• Coordinate case scheduling with surgeons, surgical scheduling, and OR teams.
• Maintain and adjust the surgical schedule in real time for cancellations or delays.
• Communicate case details and equipment needs to the OR team in advance.
• Coordinate with vendors on instrument trays, trial sets and inventory for scheduled cases.
• Schedule pre-operative appointments, labs, imaging, and clearances with patients.
• Conduct pre-operative nursing assessments and review medical history to identify concerns.
• Ensure preoperative testing is ordered, completed, and results reviewed.
• Coordinate medical clearances with physicians and specialists as needed.
• Educate patients/families on pre-operative instructions and NPO guidelines.
• Obtain/sverify surgical consents and pre-authorization from insurers.
• Track authorizations and follow up with payers for approvals.
• Document all assessments and communications in the EHR.
• Serve as primary nursing contact for surgical patients.
• Communicate logistics to patients and support persons for day-of-surgery.
• Facilitate interpreter services for language barriers as needed.
• Collaborate with surgeons, PAs, NPs, MAs, front desk, billing for workflow.
• Support post-operative care planning and discharge coordination.
• Participate in schedule review meetings and process improvements.
• Assist with orientation/training of new staff in scheduling workflows.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

OR scheduling

Communication

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Education

NH State licensed RN

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Nurse to coordinate elective, urgent and add-on procedures and ensure seamless scheduling across OR teams. The role requires an NH RN license and at least two years of surgical nursing experience, with strong EMR and communication skills.

The nurse will manage case details, preoperative steps, and pre-authorizations, while maintaining accurate records and providing patient-centered care in both clinic and hospital settings.