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Job Description

UPMC Hamot’s Women’s Hospital is hiring a Newborn Assessment Nurse to join our Mom-Baby Unit.

The Mother-Baby Unit is a Level III nursery with 24 beds, offering family-centered couplet care. Our skilled nurses provide a wide range of maternal and infant care, including blood administration, IV medications, lactation support, and patient education. We prioritize trust, assess individual patient needs, and ensure a safe transition to parenthood and home.

Minimum of 3 years of inpatient nursing experience in the Maternal Child Health field required.

Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

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Purpose

The Professional Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse) is a key member of the care delivery team. This role establishes care standards, assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing care, and manages patient care activities. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates leadership, collaboration, and supervision while working closely with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes. This role reflects a commitment to the community and the nursing profession.

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Core Responsibilities

- Develops and maintains productive internal and external relationships, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.

- Demonstrates understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for maintaining healthy professional relationships.

- Maintains work-life balance while modeling safe work hours, effective time management, and a healthy lifestyle; communicates safety hazards to peers and leadership.

- Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and applies them when educating patients, families, students, and new staff.

- Provides thorough patient and family education throughout care episodes and transitions.

- Supports the development of students, new staff, and colleagues; may serve as a preceptor.

- Promotes an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous professional growth by seeking feedback and improving practice.

- Applies the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model to foster a healing environment.

- Develops daily goals and individualized care plans in partnership with patients, addressing holistic needs.

- Demonstrates critical thinking to identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual concerns.

- Communicates patient conditions clearly to the interdisciplinary team and recommends appropriate care plan adjustments.

- Ensures accurate, comprehensive documentation to support continuity of care.

- Incorporates national and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

- Builds compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

- Demonstrates accountability for professional development and actively participates in shared governance and unit-based initiatives.

- Serves as an engaged care team member, responding to team needs with flexibility and collaboration.

- Participates in quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.

- Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support and improve clinical care.

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Newborn Assessment Responsibilities

- Performs initial and ongoing newborn assessments in accordance with hospital policy.

- Obtains newborn vital signs every 30 minutes for the first two hours post-delivery.

- Reviews newborn medications with caregiver(s) and administers medications per policy.

- Applies newborn identification bands, security sensor tags, and PPID thermal bands.

- Initiates the first feeding and provides breastfeeding support as needed.

- Obtains admission weight and newborn measurements.

- Completes newborn security photographs and footprints using CertaScan per policy.

- Communicates newborn assessment findings promptly with the interdisciplinary care team.

- Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

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- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients of varying ages as assigned.
- Understands principles of growth and development across the life span.
- Able to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs.
- Provides care according to department policies and procedures.
- Has zero to two years of experience.
- BSN is preferred.
- Capable of establishing and maintaining positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary/support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
- Works productively and effectively in complex environments.
- Handles multiple and changing priorities, including specialized equipment.
- Demonstrates good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
- Possesses critical thinking skills to apply and lead others in the nursing process.
- Has mobility and visual manual dexterity.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
- UPMC offers flexible scheduling options including night and weekend shift programs with premium pay.
- Employees must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify for these programs.
- Orientation for these programs may occur during regular business hours.
- Interested candidates should inform their recruiter during the interview process.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
- Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- UPMC approved national certification preferred.

NRP Advanced certification required to attend deliveries

- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor within 12 months of hire

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full time Certified Orthoptist to support the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Adult Motility. This position will work Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm and will cover the following locations: Children's Hospital, Children's Pine Center in Wexford, and South Fayette.

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The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Adult Motility at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is comprised of 3 clinic locations and one administrative space, all working as a team to provide the highest level of care to patients and families through clinical expertise, research initiatives, and strong administrative support.

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This unique role is a great opportunity for individuals seeking clinical experience and exposure prior to medical, nursing, or scientific programs.

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Purpose:
Responsible for evaluating and treating children and adults with ocular motility disorders. Working in a clinical setting to access patients with the use of retinoscopy, ocular motility and bi-nocular vision including but not limited to amblyopic, convergence insufficiency and accommodative esotropia. Familiar with sensorimotor evaluation and measurement for pre and post surgical strabismus and other complaints relating to other binocular function. The Certified Orthoptist performs a broad range of duties related to the delivery of care to adult and pediatric patients seen within the Department of Ophthalmology. Patient care includes visual acuity testing, ocular motility testing, patient medical history and instruction to patients and guardians. The Certified Orthoptist must also instruct Ophthalmology residents, fellows and Ophthalmic Medical Technicians with regard to patient testing, data, testing techniques and theory. The Certified Orthoptist must determine testing methods most suitable for a particular patient. Data derived from these procedures are presented to the staffing Ophthalmologist/Optometrist to determine diagnosis and treatment plans for the patient. The Certified Orthoptist is expected to participate as a member of the Ophthalmology staff with various tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

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- Will work in a multi-specialty practice that will refer patients to the Orthoptist for sensorimotor evaluation and treatment as a physician extender.
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- Advising patients with low vision on the use of magnification and other strategies, such as lighting, to maximize their vision maintaining involvement in departmental research projects, the collection of clinical data for audits and the establishment of relevant protocols.
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- Making a diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan, which might involve referral for surgery or the use of more conservative Orthoptic treatment, e.g. the use of a patch to treat a lazy eye; giving an explanation and full instructions to patients about the diagnosis and treatment program suggested.
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- Undertaking general administrative duties relating to patient care as well as training students on placement and other health professionals, e.g. optometry students etc-
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- Receiving patient referrals from the eye casualty and neurology departments, eye clinics, GPs, health visitors and community clinics; investigating patients clinically to assess their vision, eye position and eye movement, by observation and by the use of specialist equipment.
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- Undertaking visual field assessments and participating in extended role activities, such as glaucoma monitoring clinics, and low vision. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and clinical staff.
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- The Orthoptist sees patients at the same site as the supervising ophthalmologist, or at a satellite office. These patients may be referred to the Orthoptist for sensorimotor evaluations, management of amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, accommodative esotropia, and other non-surgical disorders of ocular motility and binocular vision from the supervising ophthalmologist's practice, or from the medical community. The Orthoptist is an employee of the hospital or clinic.
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- Keeping up to date with current practices and recording work activities as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
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- Work in conjunction with staff, residents, fellows to engage in group and/or indivuial training and educational needs of staff and students when needed; as well as monitors the timelines, accuracy and quality of images, reports and related work outputs
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- The Orthoptist works side by side with the ophthalmologist as technical support for his/her clinics, performing the preliminary examination of each patient (which may or may not include cycloplegic retinoscopy) prior to the examination by the physician. The Orthoptist may also accompany the surgeon to the operating room and function as the scrub nurse or first assistant. Alternatively, the Orthoptist may see follow-up patients on her/his own schedule while the physician is in the operating room.
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- Perform all responsibilities in a manor that demonstrates appropriate behavior toward staff, peers and other departmental personnel as defined in the UPMC/UPP job performance standards.
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- There will be a research component in the job, and the successful candidate will work with the division chief to develop a programme of orthoptic and ophthalmic research
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- Bachelor's Degree required (preference is for a degree in a medical field). (Foreign applicants require a degree that is comparable to the degree required for Orthoptist certification in the United States.)
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- Graduates of accredited orthoptic schools in the United States seek to obtain national certification, granted by the American Orthoptic Council upon successful completion of both written and oral/practical board examinations. The American Orthoptic Council consists of representatives of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the American Association of Certified Orthoptist, the American Ophthalmologic Society, and the Canadian Orthoptic Council. Orthoptist holding current certification or licensure in a foreign country may apply to the AOC for certification. Because Orthoptic education and practice varies outside of North America, foreign-trained Orthoptist may be encouraged or required to spend a period of time in an AOC-accredited Orthoptic program before making application to take the certification exams.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Certification through the American Orthoptic Council is mandatory within first three years of employment

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- American Orthoptic Council Certification
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- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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- Act 33 with renewal
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- Act 34 with renewal
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- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Description

Join Great Lakes Physician Practice Women’s Health as a Professional Staff Nurse and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to women across every stage of life. In this dynamic OB/GYN setting, you’ll partner closely with physicians and the care team to assess, triage, educate, and support patients while contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. We are seeking a clinically strong, patient-focused nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment, with prior OB/GYN experience and NST experience preferred. If you are passionate about women’s health and committed to professional growth and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of $6,000.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

- Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts.
- Identifies oppo

rtunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.

- Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service.
- Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest
- 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.
- Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
- 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.
- Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
- Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
- Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
- Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.
- Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.
- Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices.
- Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
- Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
- Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
- Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
- Actively participates in practice-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.
- Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
- Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment.
- Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
- Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.
- Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
- Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.
- Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.

- The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
- They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
- Minimum six months experience preferred.
- BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

- UPMC approved national certification preferred.
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
- Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
- NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
- NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Diagnostic Technologist for Tri-Rivers in Butler. This position does require travel to the Mars location. This position will work 4, 9.5-hour shifts, Monday-Friday with one set day off during the week after successful completion of the orientation period.

Purpose:
Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

- Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
- Performs all job responsibilities of Diagnostic Tech I.
- Demonstrates competency of specialty equipment (O.R., Fluoro Procedures, etc.) and analyzes data promptly. Performs electrocardiograms and lab draw functions if applicable.
- Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
- Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
- Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
- Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology. 2 years Diagnostic experience required. Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT certified in Radiography. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

- ARRT Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant Huntingdon Home Health

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can provide direct, one-on-one patient care? We are hiring a skilled and compassionate physical therapy assistant to join our home health interdisciplinary team! You'll work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities. Working outside of a medical facility, you'll have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes.

- flexible scheduling
- mileage reimbursement
- UPMC Benefits

Responsibilities:

- Engage in public health activities by:

Identifying unmet family/community problems/needs. Make referrals to internal and external providers to improve the health and welfare of the family/community under the direction of the Licensed Physical Therapist.

- Demonstrate support of the Agency's Mission, Principles, and Values, Ethics, & Standards of Behavior
- Perform ongoing patient observation. Assist the Licensed Physical Therapist in identifying the physical therapy need(s) and response(s) of patients through a continuous observation process. Utilize appropriate teaching methods that are age specific, culturally sensitive, language specific and appropriate to the level of education and physical disability. Implement the physical therapy plan with objectives mutually established with the patient and family. Perform patient treatments as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist. Maintain open communication (i.e., direct, telephone, written) with the Licensed Physical Therapist regarding patient's medical condition and progress according to established plan of care. Identify and communicate the need for referral(s) for internal and external resources to the Licensed Physical Therapist.
- Responsible for Performance Improvement.Report all safety problems and injuries appropriately. Implement performance improvement activities as recommended. Participate on Process Action Team as requested. Work effectively with others to find solutions that benefit all parties. Recommend performance improvement strategies.
- Comply with established Agency requirements.Maintain productivity standards.Maintain Agency clinical competencies.Adhere to infection control principles and standards.Adhere to Agency physical therapy bag care standards.Adhere to Agency quality control standards.Complete infection control surveillance survey as mandated.Utilize Agency equipment in performance of care.Complete education requirements.Comply with Agency safety standards.Attend regular staff meetings.
- Responsible for Human Resources (HR) Compliance.Submit required HR documentation when due. Adhere to Agency dress code policy. Wear identification badge. Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
- Responsible for customer relations and patient satisfaction. Value customers by making serving patients a top priority. Communicate with health team members and referral sources in a courteous and timely manner. Initiate activities to resolve customer complaints under the direction of the supervisor. Report and document customer complaints under the direction of the supervisor. Establish and maintain customer relationship focus with all internal and external customers.
- Expand knowledge and expertise through educational resources and literature review
- Participate in clinical conferences as requested.
- Consult and coordinate care with team and case manager under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist through identification and reporting of patient needs.
- Represent and participate in Agency professional and community activities as requested
- Promote and support employee recognition.
- Implement and advance physical therapy interventions under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
- Maintain personal productivity by demonstrating satisfactory attendance and punctuality
- Provide quality physical therapy care within a plan of care established by the Licensed Physical Therapist.
- Responsible for documentation or observation(s) and care provided. Document status of outcomes on an ongoing basis. Document care provided according to Agency procedures. Document that care is reasonable and necessary. Submit documentation within Agency defined timeframes.
- Model and mentor effective leadership and management
- Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties
- Responsible for Compliance and Ethics as it relates to Agency services.Explain and adhere to patient Bill of Rights and OASIS Privacy Act.
- Maintain and protect customer and Agency confidentiality
- Educate and require adherence to performance improvement processes and initiatives

- Education: Must meet one of the following:A.1) Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e); and2) Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.B. On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:1) Is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the State in which practicing.2) In States where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated on or before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and, effective January 1, 2010, meets the requirements of paragraph (a) of this definition.C. Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.D. On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
- Experience: Two years of appropriate experience as a PTA required. At least 2000 hours of patient-related acts and services that have been verified by a supervising licensed PT or employment as a PTA for at least three of the last five years immediately preceding date of employment.
- Computerization Skills: Competency in computer skills in a Windows based environment preferredTravel: Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR: RequiredCertification/Licensure: Licensed, registered or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state in which practicing.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

- Automotive Insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver's License
- Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
- Act 33
- Act 34
- OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Description

UPMC Home Health in Williamsport is hiring a Patient Care Coordinator Nurse to support their team. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM shift with an on-call weekend rotation.
The Patient Care Coordinator is an on-site clinical team member that assists in coordinating care for the assigned team. The Patient Care Coordinator provides care navigation through daily triage and follows up with referral sources, patients, clinicians, and clinical leaders through the management of incoming communication to the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Participates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency.
- Oversees the ordering and approval of medical supplies to ensure that all supplies are included on the physician orders and ordered in the appropriate quantity.
- Monitors lab results, following up with physicians and team members.
- Covers from other Patient Care Coordinators when needed.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences as needed.
- Performs medication reconciliation on all therapy only cases as needed
- Monitors admissions, discharges and re-hospitalizations and communicates with the appropriate clinical liaison(s) or facilities to facilitate continuity of care between settings.
- Aids clinical staff in follow up communication with MD offices and referral sources as applicable.
- Coordinates all incoming orders associated with census to ensure appropriateness and accuracy and timeliness of care, enters into Medical Record, and coordinates with scheduling as appropriate.
- Assists in document control processes, including but not limited to, review of Face-to-Face documentation and physician orders for home health. Reports problems immediately to the Clinical Manager.
- Triages and directors all incoming communications during workday hours for the current census assigned and follows up to facilitate appropriate service delivery.

- Current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
- One-year recent home health experience preferred.
- Must have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide coordination of patient care consistent with standards and regulations; must have exceptional interpersonal and customer services skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify appropriate resource for hand off.
- Must have requisite knowledge of current Home Health Medicare, Medicaid, State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
- Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities and have excellent telephone, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service, both internally and externally, is required.
- Must have strong/proven data entry and general computer skills.
- Provides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules, and recommendations for safe driving while on duty.
- Maintains a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to travel to assigned geographical locations as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

- Automotive Insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver's License
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Act 33
- Act 34
- OAPSA

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran