Scheduling Nurse-LPN (12 hour shifts)
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: The Scheduling Nurse-LPN is responsible
for facilitating access to Medical Center services. Secures medical
necessity/diagnosis and patient demographic and financial
information from physicians, physician staff, health care
facilities, patients and patient representatives. Collects and
analyzes pertinent clinical data as related to the procedure(s)
scheduled, intervening to prevent problems that could result in
adverse patient outcomes or delated/cancelled procedures. The
Scheduling Nurse-LPN contributes to an efficient and effective work
environment through activities including professional communication
and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs
and consistently demonstrates our core values. *Performs
multi-resource appointment scheduling for inpatient/outpatient
diagnostic and therapeutic services received from physician and/or
physician staff. Attains patient information including medical
necessity/diagnosis, demographics, and pertinent clinical
information as related to the procedures scheduled. Collects and
documents information beyond that listed in procedural
questionnaire based on critical assessment of patient history.
*Integrates physical, mental, and cultural considerations in
scheduling of patient procedures, coordinating services to ensure
the Medical Center is patient ready on customer arrival. Educates
patient/patient representative on preparation and understanding of
procedures. *Collaborates with physician office staff to educate
the patient/patient representative on preparation and understanding
of scheduled procedures; clearly communicates instructions to
patient and/or patient representative. Provides recommendations and
education to physician office staff commensurate with scope of
practice in scheduling of procedures. *Reviews and evaluates
outpatient orders received from the physician and/or physician
staff; uses clinical judgment/critical thinking to follow-up on
appropriateness and completeness of physician orders as they relate
to procedures ordered. *Receives and documents verbal physician
orders. Screens/determines appropriateness of level of care and
admission status; notifies appropriate departments based on
assessment of patient needs. Documents
pre-certification/authorization/referral information when
applicable. Keeps Patient Service Center and Scheduling Manager
informed of issues related to procedures including but not limited
to: necessary questionnaire revisions, updates related to
departmental requests and need for new or revised procedures build.
*Serves as a liaison in building and maintaining professional
relationships between physicians, physician office staff and other
health care personnel. Performs other related projects and duties
as assigned . (Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk
*. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of
essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for
positions with slightly different roles or work-specific
differences as needed. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of nursing theory,anatomy and physiology, procedural
indications, and medical/ nursing terminology. Knowledge of
computer hardware equipment and software applications, including
the computer based scheduling system, telephonic communications,
and software applications relevant to work functions. Knowledge of
hospital operations, including automated health information
systems. Knowledge of federal regulations including COBRA,
corporate compliance and third party payer requirements. Skill in
exercising professional judgment, courtesy and tact in daily
interactions with physicians, physician staff and health care
facilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to
prioritize work based on analysis of information from physicians,
physician staff, health care facilities, patients or family
members. Ability to establish therapeutic communication with
patients and patient representatives. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with staff across the
medical center, medical staff, and ancillary departments including
diverse patient populations. Ability to actively participate in
planning, organizing and coordinating multiple tasks/projects with
minimal supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant
to sensitive information. Ability to maintain regular and punctual
attendance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Licensed Practical Nurse
licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of
residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Minimum of
three (3) years medical/surgical experience to include extensive
experience of hospital/health operations and general background in
all areas of nursing practice required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(DOT) Characterized as light work requiring exertion up to 20
pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force
frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects.
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