At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. 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: Day shift, Monday-Friday 7:30a-4pm or 8a-4:30pm. No holidays or weekends. This role will be on-site for the 1st 6 months, with the potential of becoming hybrid or fully remote after. 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 prio
