Lung Health Coordinator - Pulmonary

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Ambulatory Lung Health Coordinator provides clinical care, education, care coordination, and program support for patients with tobacco dependence, COPD, and other pulmonary conditions. Working collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary teams, this role supports evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions, supports chronic disease management and population health initiatives. The Lung Health coordinator also performs ambulatory nursing responsibilities consistent with their scope of practice and licensure, serving as a clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and staff.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and support network-wide tobacco cessation and pulmonary disease management programs, promoting evidence-based interventions that improve respiratory health outcomes.
•  Provide comprehensive patient education, motivational counseling, and self-management support for patients with tobacco dependence, COPD, and other pulmonary conditions.
• Conduct tobacco cessation assessments, interventions, and follow-up services, including individual and group counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, interdisciplinary care teams, and community resources to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Facilitate patient access to appropriate clinical services, community resources, referrals, and support programs.
• Support chronic disease management initiatives through patient monitoring, outreach, care coordination, and population health activities.
• Perform ambulatory nursing functions within the Pulmonary practice, including triage, clinical assessment, patient education, care coordination, and clinical documentation consistent with LPN/RN scope of practice.
• Monitor program and patient outcomes, assist with data collection and reporting, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical effectiveness and patient engagement.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, caregivers, providers, and staff regarding tobacco cessation, COPD management, and pulmonary care best practices.
• Participate in program development, implementation, evaluation, community outreach, and wellness activities that support pulmonary health and disease prevention.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement of pulmonary and tobacco cessation programs through collaboration, education, and performance improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. 
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).  
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. 
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time. Stand for up to 6 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Frequently use hands and fingers. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 25 lb. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license required

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one year’s medical/surgical experience with Certification as a Tobacco Treatment specialist preferred.  Individualized orientation program for all areas.  BLS Certification required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.