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Outpatient Nurse Coordinator - IBD, TPN & Nutrition (UPMC Presbyterian)
UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and experienced nursing professional to join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease, TPN & Nutrition Team as an Outpatient Nurse Coordinator.
About the Position: This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly skilled RN to support the Inflammatory Bowel Disease, TPN & Nutrition Program at UPMC Presbyterian. This position is best suited for a tenured nurse who is confident working independently, managing complex clinical situations, and caring for a population of extremely sick and medically fragile patients. The Outpatient Nurse Coordinator will play a vital role in delivering advanced outpatient care, coordinating services, and ensuring exceptional continuity in a demanding, fast‑paced specialty environment.
The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, compassionate, and exceptionally strong in clinical judgment and triage skills. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex patient needs. Responsibilities include assisting with clinic coverage, supporting daily operations, and providing direct patient care while maintaining a safe, collaborative, and patient‑centered care environment across all service areas.
Responsibilities:
- Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in shared governance and quality initiatives.
- Provide leadership within the practice, supporting nursing and support staff and maintaining a safe, effective care environment.
- Deliver holistic, patient‑centered care, including triage, care coordination, education, and follow‑up.
- Serve as primary nursing resource and liaison for patient caseload, coordinating with physicians and external services.
- Build positive, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and all care team members.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Support department operations, safety, regulatory preparation, and practice improvements.
- Educate patients, families, students, and new staff; may precept and assist with staff development.
- Promote a compassionate, patient‑focused experience and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.