OP Nurse Coordinator I- Bone and Joint Center

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a dedicated OP Nurse Coordinator for their Bone and Joint Center in Pittsburgh. This full-time position involves overseeing patient care activities, collaborating with healthcare teams, and supporting holistic patient management. UPMC offers a supportive environment with benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Work-life balance programs

Competitive pay including merit and premium compensation

PTO and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and care coordination is essential.
• Commitment to quality and continuous professional development is critical.
• Ability to lead and support a team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and act as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers.
• Formulate care plans and assist in clinical assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and clinical research.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Holistic Patient Care

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time OP Nurse Coordinator to support the Bone and Joint Center located at 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213. This role works Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with 2 days' work from home.

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set the standards for care quality and level for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and healthcare profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Offer a career path providing experience for current and future success
• Provide health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Support work-life balance with PTO, wellness programs, and parental leave
• Offer competitive pay including base, merit, and premium pay

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accountability for professional development, participate in practice governance, and support quality improvement and change management
• Lead and oversee practice environment, assisting disciplines and directing clinical/administrative activities
• Formulate patient care goals and plans, involving patients as partners, and coordinate care with physicians
• Assist physicians with assessment, evaluation, and education in patient care
• Provide holistic patient care and follow-up to maintain health between visits
• Develop and maintain relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability and cultural sensitivity
• Support patient care planning, operations, and innovations with departmental management
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and clinical research to enhance patient satisfaction and safety
• Establish positive relationships with staff, physicians, and patients, managing multiple priorities effectively
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment, communicate effectively, and demonstrate physical stamina necessary for the role
• Identify and address clinical, social, safety, and psychological issues, ensuring comprehensive documentation and communication
• Educate patients, families, and staff, supporting professional development and serving as a preceptor if needed