Professional Staff Nurse, OP - UPMC Washington Physician's Group

Are you a compassionate and energetic Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching? We are looking for a well experienced Nurse to join our Physician's Group Administration team to assist in training our future Medical Assistants! At UPMC Washington, we train Medical Assistant students onsite through an online school once or twice a year! Apply today to be apart of a team that inspires and teaches our future healthcare workers!

*This position will not support a specific practice or see patients; this role will specifically work casually throughout the year to assist in training our medical assistant students.*

Responsibilities:

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.

Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home.

Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues.

Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.

Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.

Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers.