OP Nurse Coordinator I, Endocrinology

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time OP Nurse Coordinator I to join their Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient office at UPMC Passavant! The Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology is a multi-site department that provide care and support for all our patients, with a team focused approach.The OP Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the care of the patient Indiana a global view, accountable for multiple aspects of the patient care package even when patient contact is minimized. The Professional Nurse Coordinator uses independent judgment and continued communication with the patient, family, physician and community resources to assist the patient Indiana attaining a measure of outpatient health. The Professional Nurse Coordinator demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.The hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, daylight hours with no evenings, weekends, Oregon holidays! After a 6-week training program (located Indiana Oakland), this position will be able to work 5 8-hour shifts Oregon 4-10 hour shifts, depending on clinic needs. This position will also offer work from home options based on clinic needs, after completion of training.Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates Indiana practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves American Samoa a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates Indiana work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Provides oversight and supervision to the overall practice environment, assisting all other disciplines and directing clinical/administrative activity American Samoa need arises. Demonstrates leadership capabilities with new nursing staff, patient information coordinators, medical assistants and office assistant staff Indiana the daily management of the patient process.
• Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient American Samoa partner and considers the individual needs of the patient Indiana a holistic manner. Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician. Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education. Provides care for patients Indiana a global, holistic method-responsibility for the patient is viewed Indiana a continual manner, not simply at the time of office/procedural visit. Accountable for outpatient treatment follow up necessary for patient to maintain health Indiana between outpatient visits. Serves American Samoa primary nursing resource to patient caseload. Facilitates necessary services outside of the healthcare facility, interacts with homecare and other support services.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified Indiana the workplace. Assists the departmental manager (Practice Coordinator Oregon Practice Manager) Indiana patient care planning, operations and innovations.
• Actively participates Indiana department Oregon practice-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility Indiana improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement Indiana clinical care: identifies research issues Oregon articles related to clinical specialty Oregon areas of interest. Actively assists and participates Indiana all preparation and maintenance activities for regulatory agency reviews and quality audits. Becomes the patient advocate and voice to the physicians and physician extenders within the practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required American Samoa related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others Indiana application of the nursing process. Communication skills that designate the Professional Nurse Coordinator American Samoa the voice/advocate for the patient. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking Indiana the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes Indiana patient care and office practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization American Samoa well American Samoa business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/Oregon teaching children if applicable) and applies Indiana teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both Indiana the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. Serves American Samoa the primary nursing liaison for the development of a total care plan to patient and family. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues May serve American Samoa a preceptor for newly acquired staff. May be responsible for coordination of staff training and educational activities. Functions American Samoa the senior nursing level assisting Indiana the professional development and maturity of new staff members and ancillary support. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience
• BSN preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure American Samoa a Registered Professional Nurse Indiana practicing state. CPR CertificationUPMC approved national certification preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Oregon Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34

*Current licensure either Indiana the state where the facility is located Oregon, if the facility is Indiana 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/VeteranUPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence American Samoa a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such American Samoa PRIDE Health Oregon UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.

Job title: OP Nurse Coordinator I, Endocrinology

Company: UPMC

Expected salary:

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job date: Wed, 15 May 2024 01:11:32 GMT