(RN) Registered Nurse-Pulmonary Vascular Medicine - 140364

About the role

Under general supervision and the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Coordinator provides comprehensive care coordination for patients within the Pulmonary Vascular Program, with a focus on pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, including complex cases requiring advanced therapies (e.g., prostacyclin infusion)
• Perform patient assessments and assist with diagnostic and treatment planning
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results; provide follow-up recommendations and patient communication
• Manage medication refills, prior authorizations, and insurance justification processes
• Triage incoming patient calls and address clinical concerns in a timely manner
• Cook up procedures, referrals, and continuity of care
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of five (5) years of active RN experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent outpatient clinic experience (within the last five years).
• Minimum of two (2) years recent pulmonary vascular experience (within the last five years).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in patient triage, in-basket management, and appointment scheduling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
• Knowledge of EPIC/Cadence, including obtaining insurance authorizations.
• Knowledge of various insurance plans and the authorization processes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferably related to pulmonary medicine.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, while consistently demonstrating empathy and compassion toward patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to assess patient needs, implement appropriate nursing interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Experience providing, or demonstrated interest in providing, individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience caring for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
• Experience using EPIC electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Skills

• Autonomous nursing care
• Professional expertise
• Clinical judgment
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary care team

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Schedule

Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday