• Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP or PA) - Clinical…

    UPMC (Erie, PA)


    Advanced Practice Provider - Clinical Project Coordinator, HVI

     

    Are you an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP or PA) looking to make a meaningful impact in cardiac care? UPMC Hamot Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a Clinical Project Coordinator to join our exceptional team.

     

    Why Choose UPMC Hamot HVI?

     

    At UPMC Hamot HVI, we’re a Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center offering state-of-the-art treatment to patients across Northwest Pennsylvania and New York. Our dynamic cardiology team consists of 18 physicians and 26 APPs, providing advanced care through specialized programs like:

     

    + Valve Team

    + Watchman Clinic

    + Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Clinic

    + Cardiac Device Clinic with Regional Outreach

    About the Position:

    + Location: UPMC Hamot HVI, Erie, PA

    + Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 or 10-hour shifts (No weekends, no call, no inpatient duties)

    + Work Setting: 90% outpatient clinic, 10% hospital rounding

     

    What We’re Looking For

     

    We’re seeking a skilled and experienced APP with electrophysiology and/or cardiology experience. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in interpreting cardiac testing results, EKG tracings, and cardiac rhythms. Previous experience in electrophysiology and cardiology is strongly preferred.

    Purpose:

    The Clinical Project Director will serve as the special projects and activities supervisor for UPMC Office of Advanced Practice Providers. The position will provide administrative oversight, clinical guidance and support to the HVI program. They will serve as a contact and liaison with internal and external partners. Collaborate with partners and development of strategic direction of the overall program.

    Responsibilities:

    + Assist the Administrative and Medical Leadership in the development of the project strategy. Develop methods to assist in tracking the status of projects.

    + Follow up with appropriate staff to ensure progress continues. Identify barriers and work with department management staff to resolve issues.

    + Coordinate the planning, design, and implementation phases of HVI activities. Coordination of all related CME activity.

    + Monitor timely completion of tasks, remind responsible party of deliverables, collaborate with others to resolve issues, and keep project on task. Identify linkages among departments, other facilities, and external groups to maximize opportunities to be creative and efficient, which will help the department in reaching established goals.

    + Observe department functions, document processes and provide recommendations to medical leadership for improvement. Collaborate with department staff and staff from other departments/facilities to evaluate workflows and develop written accountabilities, roles, responsibilities, workflows and related tools.

    + Assist in the development of quality audit tools, measures, and reports to ensure work products and productivity meet established standards and meet compliance. Assist in the development and implementation of training programs, tools, and other documents to ensure all applicable parties are well informed and have received effective training on the project goals, individual roles and responsibilities, workflows and other related activities.

    + Assist in the assessment of project success and help to develop revised processes or policies in a timely manner. Keep all team members, key departments, and management informed of project status.

    + Master's degree in business, nursing, healthcare management or related field is required.

    + CRNP or PA required.

    + 3 progressively increasing operational experience in a corporate/professional environment required, preferably in hospital or internal medicine.

    + Strong process management, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written).

    + Demonstrated initiatives and ability to work independently.

    + Ability to manage multiple priority standard lines concurrently.

    + The ability to perform planning for large initiatives/projects, managing all tasks required to be departmental in business needs within budget and targeted deadlines.

    + Able to function in a complex environment. Must be flexible.

    + Must have strong computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant (PA)

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran