Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Clinic Nurse (RN) Coordinator

University Physicians' Association • Knoxville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in a similar clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree