Registered Nurse Coordinator Surgery Full Time

Outpatient Nurse Coordinator I

University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Neurological Surgery is hiring a full-time Outpatient Nurse Coordinator I to join their team at Presbyterian Hospital (200 Lothrop Street, Suite B400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213). In this position, you will work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This role provides opportunity to work from home 1 day per week after successfully completing an orientation period/6 month of employment.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in one of the most dynamic and innovative Neurosurgery Departments in the country? We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our outpatient care team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, support patient-focused initiatives, and gain valuable experience in coordinating care and facilitating support groups.

Purpose: The Outpatient Nurse Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to patients across the continuum of outpatient services. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, families, and community resources to ensure patients receive comprehensive support both during and between visits.

Patient-Centered Care:

Develop individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families.

Triage patient needs and coordinate care with physicians and external services.

Serve as the primary nursing resource for a designated patient caseload.

Provide education and guidance to patients and families throughout their care journey.

Supervise and support nursing staff, medical assistants, and office personnel.

Lead daily clinical and administrative operations within the practice.

Participate in quality improvement efforts and regulatory preparation.

Foster positive relationships with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.

Advocate for patients and communicate effectively across all levels of care.

Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to support care coordination.

Provide patient and family education using adult learning principles.

Support training and educational activities for staff and students.

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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