Nurse Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the practicing state; licensure must meet applicable state or Nursing Licensure Compact requirements.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care or interact appropriately with the ages of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific care needs.
• CPR meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 clearances, with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous pediatric, hematology, or oncology experience.
• UPMC-approved national certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage in shared governance, quality improvement, change initiatives, and regulatory readiness.
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship, and serve as a resource for staff, students, and the care team.
• Deliver holistic, coordinated, patient-centered care, including assessment, triage, education, follow-up, and care-plan development.
• Communicate effectively, advocate for patients, and maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation.
• Build positive, culturally sensitive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Apply critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Maintain professionalism through safe work practices, healthy balance, and accountability for workplace safety.
• Use evidence-based practice to guide improvements and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Support learning, foster open dialogue, and contribute to a culture of continuous growth.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care needs and growth and development across the life span, and assess and interpret patient data to identify appropriate care requirements.