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
