Outpatient Nurse Care Coordinator

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an Outpatient Nurse Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to join the Ambulatory Services team in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering comprehensive nursing care across the outpatient continuum, while serving as the primary resource for patients and families and ensuring timely, safe care in collaboration with providers.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff mentorship, and participation in quality improvement, with an expectation of strong communication and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare setting.
• Skilled in patient and family education using age-appropriate principles.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across the continuum.
• Coordinate and manage care plans with individualized treatment and follow-up.
• Serve as primary nursing resource and advocate for patients and families.
• Triage patient concerns and collaborate with providers for timely, appropriate care.
• Assist providers with assessment, education, and care management.
• Coordinate care with internal departments, home health agencies, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient documentation and ensure compliant records.
• Monitor clinic operations and patient flow to optimize care delivery.
• Support governance, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Patient education

Patient safety

Physical stamina

Leadership

Job description

UPMC is seeking an Outpatient Nurse Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to join the Ambulatory Services team in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering comprehensive nursing care across the outpatient continuum, while serving as the primary resource for patients and families and ensuring timely, safe care in collaboration with providers.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff mentorship, and participation in quality improvement, with an expectation of strong communication and