Outpatient Nurse Coordinator – Interventional Radiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Friendly team environment

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Nurse Coordinator I to join the Interventional Radiology team. The role involves coordinating patient care from referral through procedure and follow-up, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm schedule and no weekends or holidays.

As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to help patients navigate their care across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight within the practice environment, supporting clinical and administrative operations and collaborating with nursing staff, patient information coordinators, medical assistants, office assistants, and other members of the care team.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development, participates in shared governance and quality initiatives, and supports positive change within the practice.
• Develops individualized, holistic plans of care in partnership with patients and families.
• Triages patient concerns, coordinates care with physicians, and assists with assessment, evaluation, education, treatment, and follow-up.
• Serves as a primary nursing resource for assigned patients and helps coordinate services with home care, community resources, and other support services as needed.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, colleagues, leadership, and other departments.
• Partners with practice leadership in patient care planning, daily operations, and initiatives designed to enhance the patient and staff experience.
• Actively participates in quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities to enhance patient care, safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Incorporates research and evidence-based practice into care delivery and assists with regulatory reviews and quality audits.
• Serves as an advocate for patients by communicating their needs and concerns to physicians and other members of the care team.
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills while effectively managing multiple and changing priorities.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships throughout a complex healthcare environment and serves as a strong clinical resource and advocate for patients and families.
• Identifies and addresses the clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients throughout the episode of care.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to appropriate care providers, makes recommendations regarding patient care and practice processes, and maintains comprehensive documentation to promote continuity of care.
• Creates a compassionate, patient-focused experience by building trusting relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Applies adult learning principles, and pediatric teaching principles when applicable, when educating patients, families, students, and staff.
• Provides clear and appropriate education to help patients and families navigate their care both in the office and through telephone or written communication.
• Supports the development of new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor, and may assist with staff training and educational activities.

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Nurse Coordinator I to join the Interventional Radiology team. The role involves coordinating patient care from referral through procedure and follow-up, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm schedule and no weekends or holidays.

As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to help patients navigate their care across the continuum.