Chicago Institute for Fetal Health Nursing Outreach Navigator (luriechildrens)

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Monday-Friday, 8hrs onsite

As an integral part of the Chicago Institute for Fetal Health (CIFH), the Nursing Outreach Navigator develops strong, collaborative working relationships with providers and patients within the Northwestern Medicine and Prentice Women's and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialties. The Navigator ensures families have seamless, timely, coordinated access to fetal health services with CIFH. The position reports to the CIFH Nursing Director.

Essential Job Functions:
1.    Develops and manages relations with the MFM and OB physician practices and facilitates inquiries and referrals to CIFH.
2.    Develops intimate knowledge of referral dynamics that serves to advise market strategy.
3.    Provides consultation and education to referring providers, within scope of practice.
4.    Develops expertise in care processes within CIFH in order to facilitate seamless referral patterns.
5.    Delivers compassionate, patient centered nursing care coordination at the system level.

6. Communicates and collaborates with other departments and institutions regarding CIFH patient care coordination across the continuum.

7. Assists patients in interpreting care recommendations, in collaboration with CIFH nursing team.

8. Effectively partners and collaborates with internal and external liaisons and resources.

9. Coordinates and participates in conferences and seminars to further the knowledge relating to fetal diagnoses and treatment.

10. Participates in research efforts and quality improvement initiatives.

11.  Prepares quality, volume, and customer satisfaction reports, in collaboration with CIFH Nursing Director.
12. Assists CIFH Fetal Nurse Coordinators with workload and duties, as needed.
13.    Position requires occasional travel within referral service areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
1.    A BSN from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois required.  Master’s prepared from an accredited nursing program preferred
2.    Three years of nursing experience in one or more relevant fields required, five years preferred: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Labor and Delivery, Fetal Care Center or Obstetrical nursing
3.    Experience working in partnership with health care professionals and support staff in multidisciplinary setting required
4.    Strong organizational, problem-solving skills required
5.    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment required
6.    Electronic medical record experience required. EPIC experience preferred
7.    Effective written and verbal communication and customer service with patients, families, physicians, and staff required
8.    Basic Life Support certification required
9.    Prior presentation experience required
10.    Strong knowledge of market dynamics in the Midwest region preferred
11.    Prior process improvement experience preferred

12.    NCC Specialty certification preferred
 

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

Pay Range

$89,440.00-$147,576.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org