RN Surgical Scheduling & Care Coordinator

Monday to Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Job Summary

The RN Surgical Scheduling & Care Coordinator provides nursing support for patients preparing for surgical procedures. This position is primarily administrative and coordination-focused and serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, clinical staff, surgical facilities and other departments to ensure patients are appropriately prepared and scheduled for surgery

The RN Coordinates surgical scheduling, reviews clinical information and documentation for completeness, provides preoperative education and instructions, identifies barriers that may delay surgery, and facilitates communication and follow up throughout the surgical scheduling process.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures based on provider orders, patient needs, and surgical facility availability.
• Review surgical requests and patient records for completeness and accuracy before scheduling.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgery dates, preoperative requirements, testing, instructions, and next steps.
• Provide RN-level clinical review and patient education related to surgical preparation.
• Coordinate required preoperative testing, medical clearances, referrals, and other documentation.
• Identify missing information or potential barriers to surgery and communicate concerns to the provider or appropriate clinical team.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, medical assistants, surgery schedulers, OR staff, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate communication when surgery dates, locations, or plans change.
• Support efficient use of provider surgical block time and assist with resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Respond to patient questions and route clinical concerns appropriately.
• Assist with prior-authorization and insurance-related workflows as applicable.
• Perform other RN care-coordination responsibilities related to the surgical patient journey.
  

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree Nursing
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Cardiovascular Advanced Heart Failure Ambulatory, Big Rapids Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Big Rapids Pre-Op Call, United Cardiac Rehab, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 90 Days
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Lake Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center, South Pavilion Ambulatory Surgery Center, pre/post/PACU nurses only, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 180 Days

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree Spectrum Health Continuing Care and Spectrum Health Medical Group do not require a Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Big Rapids - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab
  90 Days

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Ear Nose & Throat St Joseph- 2680 S Cleveland Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Ear Nose Throat - Medical Group South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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