Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Clinic Nurse (RN) Coordinator

Description

University Physicians Association is seeking qualified applicants for a Pulmonary Hypertension Registered Nurse Coordinator at University Pulmonary & Critical Care located within the UT Medical Center. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with assisting the physician(s) with the assessment, treatment, and coordination of care for patients with Pulmonary Hypertension and other pulmonary conditions in the office/clinical setting.

PH Clinic Nurse Coordinator Duties (but not limited to):

• Coordinate outpatient PH Clinic processes.
• Develop/implement PH protocols.
• Coordinate prescription management.
• Coordinate/facilitate patient transition from inpatient to outpatient.
• Coordinate nursing/staff PH education (Outpatient/Inpatient)
• PHA National Program and Committee Representative
• PHAR Program Manager

Supervision Received: Reports to the Clinic Supervisor, Practice Manager, and Medical Director. In addition, will report to the PH Director Physician.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, some bending, and stretching. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate medical equipment, telephone, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids.

Typical Working Conditions: Normal clinical office environment.

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness coverage
• And more!

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least six months of experience in a similar clinical setting is preferred.
• Minimum associate-level RN degree.
• Knowledge and ability to perform basic clinical skills- phlebotomy, injections, IV therapy, various testing as needed.
• Ability to adjust work pace to facilitate clinic flow.
• Skill in verbal communication.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures to daily scenarios and deal with a variety of challenges.
• Ability to work effectively with physician(s), patients, staff and the public.