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OP Nurse Coordinator

Job in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17108, USA
Listing for: UPMC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: OP Nurse Coordinator I
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UPMC is committed to delivering Life Changing Medicine. Become part of our team today!

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This role supports patients throughout the pre-surgical process, ensuring they are fully prepared for upcoming procedures. The Registered Nurse works closely with surgery schedulers, surgeons, and CRNPs to advocate for patient needs, coordinate care, and promote a smooth and efficient surgical experience. This position is primarily phone-based, with a strong focus on communication, coordination, and patient coaching.

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Schedule

+ Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

+ No weekends

+ No holidays

Responsibilities:

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+ Demonstrates accountability for professional development to improve the quality of professional practice and patient care

+ Actively participates in shared governance, goal setting, and supports change initiatives to enhance quality of care and the practice environment

+ Serves as a highly engaged and collaborative partner on the care team, responding readily to team member needs for support and partnership

+ Participates in initiatives that improve patient care and the professional practice environment

+ Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility throughout the change process

+ Provides oversight of the practice environment, assisting all disciplines and directing clinical and administrative activities as needed

+ Demonstrates leadership by supporting new nursing staff, patient information coordinators, medical assistants, and office assistants in daily patient care operations

+ Formulates patient-centered goals and plans of care in partnership with patients, addressing individual and holistic needs

+ Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physicians

+ Assists physicians with all aspects of patient care, including assessment, evaluation, and education

+ Provides holistic, continuous care, maintaining responsibility for the patient beyond individual office or procedural visits

+ Ensures appropriate outpatient follow-up to support patient health between visits

+ Serves as the primary nursing resource for assigned patient caseload

+ Coordinates care across settings, including collaboration with home care and external support services

+ Develops and maintains productive internal and external relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues

+ Demonstrates cultural awareness and promotes respectful, collaborative relationships among peers

+ Maintains a healthy work-life balance and models effective time management and professional practices

+ Communicates safety concerns and hazards to peers and leadership

+ Supports departmental leadership (Practice Coordinator or Practice Manager) with patient care planning, operations, and process improvements

+ Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities to enhance care delivery

+ Takes personal responsibility for improving patient satisfaction and service quality

+ Utilizes evidence-based practice and research to support clinical care improvements

+ Assists with preparation for regulatory reviews, audits, and compliance activities

+ Serves as a patient advocate, representing patient needs to physicians and advanced practice providers

+ Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with patients, families, providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams

+ Works effectively in a complex environment with changing priorities and multiple demands

+ Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

+ Applies the nursing process and guides others in clinical decision-making

+ Communicates effectively as a patient advocate and liaison across the care team

+ Maintains physical ability to meet job requirements, including mobility and patient assistance

+…
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