PA or CRNP - Cardiology - Clinical Project Coordinator, HVI Hamot

UPMC•Erie, PA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support Cardiology! This APP will work with the valve team specializing in heart valve disease, helping to coordinate interventions and surgical treatments for that population. The position is 80% outpatient clinic and 20% inpatient setting. The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation. This role offers a supportive environment with a large APP team that values mentorship and professional development, with an APP reporting structure managed by APPs. There are opportunities for professional growth through a comprehensive transition to practice program, fellowship offerings, CME opportunities, and an APP Career Ladder.

Requirements

Master's degree in business, nursing, healthcare management or related field is required.
CRNP or PA required.
3 progressively increasing operational experience in a corporate/professional environment required, preferably in hospital or internal medicine.
Strong process management, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written).
Demonstrated initiatives and ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple priority standard lines concurrently.
The ability to perform planning for large initiatives/projects, managing all tasks required to be departmental in business needs within budget and targeted deadlines.
Able to function in a complex environment.
Must be flexible.
Must have strong computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant (PA)
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Nice To Haves

5 years preferred experience in a corporate/professional environment, preferably in hospital or internal medicine.

Responsibilities

Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession
Assist the Administrative and Medical Leadership in the development of the project strategy.
Develop methods to assist in tracking the status of projects.
Follow up with appropriate staff to ensure progress continues.
Identify barriers and work with department management staff to resolve issues.
Coordinate the planning, design, and implementation phases of CCHM activities.
Coordination of all related CME activity.
Monitor timely completion of tasks, remind responsible party of deliverables, collaborate with others to resolve issues, and keep project on task.
Identify linkages among departments, other facilities, and external groups to maximize opportunities to be creative and efficient, which will help the department in reaching established goals.
Observe department functions, document processes and provide recommendations to medical leadership for improvement.
Collaborate with department staff and staff from other departments/facilities to evaluate work flows and develop written accountabilities, roles, responsibilities, work flows and related tools.
Assist in the development of quality audit tools, measures, and reports to ensure work products and productivity meet established standards and meet compliance.
Assist in the development and implementation of training programs, tools, and other documents to ensure all applicable parties are well informed and have received effective training on the project goals, individual roles and responsibilities, work flows and other related activities.
Assist in the assessment of project success and help to develop revised processes or policies in a timely manner.
Keep all team members, key departments, and management informed of project status.