Surgical Scheduling Lead RN - 1.0 FTE (cwi)

Job Description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

This position has no weekends or holidays!!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will think critically, and lead a team with prositivity and purpose? If so, we have a perfect role for you!

As a Central Scheduling Lead Nurse, you will take a leadership role in providing primary support, direction and training to the Central Scheduling RN's. Performs all responsibilities of the Central Scheduling RN role, but also acts as a mentor and role model to Central Scheduling RN team and leads work efforts around performance improvement initiatives related to scheduling. Responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for improvement. Leads efforts to facilitate and triage appointment scheduling from patient, families or referring providers using protocols. Schedules and coordinate appointments for families for clinic visits, ancillary services and diagnostic testing. Process outpatient registrations, obtaining all necessary registration information, and supports the insurance referral with prior authorization process. Interact effectively with multiple departments regarding scheduling and triaging of appointment calls.

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This position requires:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Two years pediatric nursing experience required.

• Prefer experience in an OR setting to understand procedural cases.

• A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.

• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

• Leadership skills necessary to operate in a team environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Epic experience preferred.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to gather and share information with physicians, patients, families, and team members in a courteous and confidential manner.

• Ability to data entry 5500 KSPH preferred.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills necessary to work in a fast paced department with multiple tasks done simultaneously.

• Ability to make decisions based on established protocols.

• Ability to problem solve and recommend change.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail during stressful events, emergencies, and complex calls.

This position will be on site at the Milwaukee Hospital

Hours: Monday through Friday - hours between 7:30am-5pm

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Association, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin