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Nurse Navigator, Neurosurgery

  • Job ID: 326849710
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours: Monday - Friday Daylight
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
  • Department: 65154 POP11 NEUSRG PUH
  • Location: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh PA 15213
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $32.01 to $54.03 / hour

Description

The UPMC Department of Neurosurgery is one of the largest Neurosurgery Departments in the United States. 

We are looking for an RN interested in learning about this exciting field, particularly in the cranial sub-specialties. T

his is a great opportunity to work on a world-renowned cranial team in a designated UPMC Center of Excellence. 

This position works Monday through Friday daylight shifts, no weekends, no holidays, no overnights. 

The department has a one day per week work from home program after a specified time in the office for training.

 

Purpose:
To function as a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing expert care related to wellness, prevention, illness and rehabilitation.  Functions as an advocate for the patient and their family and acts as a liaison for resources and services. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to members of the healthcare team and provides staff development.  Participates in the evaluation of patient care and specialty services and programs through quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide concierge service to a specific group of neurological patients both domestic and international.
  • Collaborates with the clinical team and provides education and support to the patients and families while guiding them through treatment options.
  • Act as a patient advocate and liaison for resources, services, and education using all components of the nursing process to meet the individual needs of the patient.
  • Escort patients to appointments when needed.
  • Uses all components of the nursing process, to provide comprehensive nursing care, support and education to patients and their families during screening and diagnostic tests, treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation.
  • Provides expert knowledge of specialty issues to health care professionals and patients/families.
  • Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to meet the education and development needs of the professional and ancillary staff.
  • Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
  • Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing care while cognizant of age, developmental status, culture, ethnicity, and sexual orientation to individual patients and members of the community.
  • Integrates current research findings and technology into practice, performance improvement, and education as appropriate.
  • Participates in the evaluation of patient care and programs through quality improvement activities.
  • Identifies and coordinates performance improvement activities, including monitoring, evaluation, and development of appropriate outcomes; participates in processes to implement change.
  • Monitors changes in legislation and regulations to assure that effective actions are taken in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to service excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated, and thorough
  • Assesses and addresses the educational needs of individual patients and members of the community, regarding health issues with an emphasis on specialty practice.
  • Participates in the evaluation and development of patient education materials and provides individualized teaching based on the needs of the patients and the community.
  • Provides staff development and serves as a clinical resource and consultant to members of the interdisciplinary team, identifying additional resources as needed.
  • Coordinates tests, treatments, referrals and appointments as necessary to meet the physical, spiritual and psycho-social needs of the patient and family.
  • Provides clinical support and patient care during procedures.
  • Works as a team member to plan, develop, market and implement community health and wellness educational programming and health care services, with an emphasis on specialty care.

 

Qualifications

  • RN with Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Three to five years of current clinical experience (specialty desired depending upon population served.
  • Must be self-directed and possess strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and clinical competence in the area of specialty with an emphasis on wellness and disease prevention throughout the life continuum.
  • Demonstrates ability for high degree of analysis, critical thinking and independent clinical judgment.
  • This position typically reports to Department Manager/Nurse Manager


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the practicing state. Current certification in specialty or obtained within one year CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
 

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

  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more. 

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