Job Summary
This role involves managing and coordinating outpatient care specifically for patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures. The focus is on delivering personalized care by engaging in comprehensive care planning, triage, patient education, treatment coordination, follow-up, and effective communication with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee individualized care plans for patients in Interventional Radiology.
- Manage triage procedures and ensure timely responses to patient needs.
- Educate patients and families about treatment protocols and care processes.
- Coordinate treatment plans and follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitate effective communication among patients, families, and care teams.
- Support operational workflows and contribute to quality improvement measures.
- Advocate for patients throughout their care experience.
- Focus on evidence-based practices in nursing care.
- Participate in staff development and training initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of nursing experience required.
- Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the relevant state.
- CPR certification is mandatory, with BLS or similar credentials preferred.
- Holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Possession of UPMC-approved national certification is advantageous.
- Ability to provide care that is suitable for patients across all age groups.
UPMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
