LPN Scheduler - Operating Room - St. Mary

About the role

This job, under general supervision, schedules patients for ordered procedures according to guidelines set forth by the department and within the framework of the nurse practice acts. Uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care such as assessments, planning, and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and/or family into the scheduling practice to provide individualized care and positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and their associated office personnel integrating appropriate reference materials.
• Involves patient and/or caregivers into the scheduling practice to provide individualized care and positive patient outcomes.
• Delegates and assigns appropriate nursing interventions to unlicensed team members within their scope of practice.
• Exhibits competence in the safe/effective administration of medications and prescribed therapies utilizing appropriate reference materials.
• Exhibits appropriate judgment in scheduling practices, response to treatment, and communication with team members.
• Participates in the development and implementation of individualized orders and testing modalities related to the ordered procedures.
• Trains personnel, effectively utilize manpower resources, and accommodate fluctuating variables on the unit.
• Maintains annual regulatory/clinical requirements and documentation per policy.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Requirements

• Graduate of approved training school.
• Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of age specific community resources as well as assess/interpret age specific data.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Skills

• Knowledge of age specific community resources as well as assess/interpret age specific data.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.