OP Nurse Coordinator I - Children's Hospital

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated OP Nurse Coordinator I to join their Pediatrics team at a leading children's hospital. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with physicians and social workers, ensuring the best care for medically complex patients. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on professional development, competitive pay, and a balanced work-life culture. With no evening or weekend shifts, this position allows you to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

PTO and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Sign-on Bonus available

Exceptional retirement program

Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient clinic is preferred.
• Ability to establish caring relationships with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with triaging parent calls and coordinating care with physicians.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and develop care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Triage Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

UPMC is hiring a full-time OP Nurse Coordinator I to join their team at Pediatrics team at UPMC Children's Hospital!

Hours: Monday through Friday, daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!

Location: UPMC Children's Hospital - 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Position Specifics: The OP Nurse Coordinator will assist with triaging parent calls and portal messages. You will be a part of a team and will participate in the clinic visit working closely with the physician and social worker to meet the needs of the medically complex patients. Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic is preferred.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future.
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program.
• Work-life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay for the work that you do.
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and patient care. Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting, and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
• Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students, and new staff.