Nursing Scheduler (Bilingual)

The primary role of the Private Duty Nursing scheduler is to provide support to clients and nurses as it relates to scheduling of their shifts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule appointments with parent of child and nurses as authorizations are received.


• Update and maintain nurses' hours and needs. 
  


• Add appointments to scheduling system according to authorized discipline frequency.


• Work collaboratively with nurses and authorization coordinators for ongoing service authorizations.


• Notify and follow up with nursing supervisor on expiration dates for authorizations that are due.


• Identify barriers to obtaining appropriate and timely service authorizations and report to manager.


• Track and ensure timely completion of all clinical documentation required to complete concurrent authorizations, utilizing office manager when necessary.


• Utilize reports to ensure that all services are authorized within specified time frames.


• Maintain re-evaluation due date spread sheet.


• Maintain confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to employees, patients, and families and to the company.


• Work independently, requiring minimal supervision in performance of duties.


• Demonstrate awareness of limitations by asking guidance when needed.


• Maintain an effective working relationship with all disciplines; promotes cooperation among health care team members and staff.


• Recognize pertinent and/or potential problems and communicates them to appropriate personnel.


• Authorization process for PDN.


• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator/alternate administrator/office manager.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Paid Vacation