OPAT Care Coordinator

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, works in partnership with the OPAT team to allow patients to complete antibiotic treatment safely and effectively in the comfort of their home or outpatient site. Coordinates care for infectious diseases patients, with specific focus on management of patients discharged with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) services for follow up in the Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinic. Major responsibilities include care coordination with inpatient providers for patients being discharged on OPAT, and ongoing monitoring of OPAT patients after discharge. The nurse will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes associated with the use of antimicrobial therapy in the outpatient setting.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Graduate of an accredited Nursing program and

• Experience
  3 years 3-5 of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and

• Licenses and Certifications
  (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license; and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree BSN

• Experience
  <1 year Ambulatory care experience

JOB DUTIES

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, performance improvement objectives and environmental/infection control standards. Develops/implements process to meet/comply with the Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Assists clinical staff pharmacists with therapeutic monitoring, patient assessments, interpretation of and lab values. Identify opportunities for process improvements, develops and implements policy and procedures for prompt, safe and efficient patient care.
• Coordinates and participates in multidisciplinary in-services/meetings,
• Consistently works and problem solves independently and effectively. Takes charge when necessary and is looked to for direction. Makes the right decisions and uses good judgment. Mentors clinical staff pharmacists and supportive personnel.
• Delegates appropriate/reasonable tasks and evaluates performance.
• Reviews/updates medication profiles (therapies, allergies, height, weight, etc.) and is cognizant of patient charges. Reviews medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, interactions, overall effectiveness and safety. Seeks clarification if necessary and documents interventions (i.e. ADRs).
• Actively enhances personal growth and development by participating in educational programs, literature searches, in-services and meetings. Actively participates in new employee orientation and training and evaluations.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  
  
  
  • a. Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
  • b. Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
  
  
  
  
• Takes ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient
• Presents constructive feedback regarding system or process failures and participates in resolution in a proactive and positive manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with University Medical Center policy.
• Consistently maintains control of feelings, emotions and body language.
• Demonstrates through verbal and non-verbal communications openness to change or new ideas. Willingly learns and adapts to changes in work environment and new work methods as introduced. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments.
• Exhibits a positive attitude in support of the hospital and management, including decisions made by administration and/or management. Treats hospital resources and property with respect and in a manner that reflects awareness of financial responsibility.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, and corporate compliance. Including personal demeanor, appearance, and hygiene that are appropriate for the work environment.
• Responds to all reasonable requests in an appropriate and timely manner and communicates in a concise and positive manner.
• Tolerates diversity within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a respectful manner.
• Supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers in daily activities. Readily volunteers assistance to help co-worker's complete tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!