Nurse Scheduler
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of
Education Required:
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree:
§ Area of study or major:
§ Preferred educational qualifications:
§ Position specific testing requirement:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§
Experience
Minimum Level of
Experience Required:
Prior job title or occupational
experience:
Prior specific functional
responsibilities:
Preferred
experience:
Other
experience requirements:
Knowledge/Skills
§
Home
care experience preferred.
§
Netsmart
scheduling package knowledge preferred
§
Basic
computer knowledge. Must have demonstrated
working knowledge with Windows 98
§
Ability
to work independently, multi-task and work independently
§
Strong
organizational skills as well as excellent verbal communication skills.
§
Good
interpersonal skills
§
Telephone
and professional courtesy
§
Strong
triage experience preferred
§
IV
experience preferred
Physical Requirements & Working
Conditions
Physical
Requirements:
Pulling |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Standing |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Other sounds |
3 - Frequently
(41% - 75%) |
Twisting |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reaching |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Near |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Walking |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Manual Dexterity |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Far |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Sitting |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Use both hands |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Vision Color |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Pushing |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Talking |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Concentrating |
3 - Frequently
(41% - 75%) |
Climbing |
1 - Rarely
(0% - 10%) |
Lifting <10 pounds |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Interpersonal Skills |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Stooping |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Lifting >10 pounds |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reading |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Kneeling |
1 - Rarely
(0% - 10%) |
Normal hearing both ears |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Thinking |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Working
Conditions:
1. General office environment.
2. Climate controlled environment.
3. May work some evenings and
weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.
4. May be required to work overtime
as defined by the needs of the department.
Organizational Standards
§
Processes
all referrals for visits which include assignment and coordination of
schedules of the staff to match needs of the patients per agency policy and
procedures.
§
Will
work flexible schedule to maintain flow of referrals.
§
Assists
Management with annual performance evaluations by giving input regarding time
issues and communication issues as well as frequent and multiple schedule
changes and productivity.
§
Reviews
orders for accuracy and communicates issues to management
§
Follows
designated procedures involved in maintaining day to day operations of chosen
scheduling system.
§
Participates
in agency QA/Improvement activities and teams/work groups.
Essential Duties & Functions
Essential
Duties & Functions:
The
Nurse Scheduler interacts with staff to update patient needs
continuously. The incumbent interacts
with all levels of professional and
Other
Duties & Functions: