Ambulatory Nurse Coordinator, Fetal Cardiology (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.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

The Fetal Cardiology Program, which includes specialists from the Heart Center and The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health, ensures that families expecting a new baby with heart concerns receive the best diagnostic and counseling care available. The Fetal RN Coordinator works closely with our families, Chicago Institute for Fetal Health, CICU and Fetal Cardiologists to determine appropriate care plans and further testing, as well as follows the patients throughout pregnancy and post-birth.

Job Duties:

• Manage prenatal fetal care (testing, counseling, interdisciplinary team meetings, transfer of care appointments) for acute and non-acute fetal cardiology patients  
• Assists in coordinating procedures including amniocentesis and maternal hyperoxygenation studies  
• Work with large group of referring providers to ensure all consultation notes and test results are received by patient's entire maternal fetal team 
• Manage and upkeep a pending delivery list for patients who have anticipated postnatal cardiology needs
• Assist in triaging screening fetal echocardiograms to ensure timely and clinically appropriate timing of screening fetal echoes  
• Monitor all fetal echocardiograms that are done at all locations to ensure all prenatal and postnatal needs are met
• Attend counseling sessions and be main point of contact for questions, concerns and communications for all fetal cardiology patients 
• Attend high risk deliveries to facilitate communication between OBGYN team and Lurie team members  
• Participate in data collection and analysis for research projects lead by fetal cardiologist team members  
• Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A BSN degree from an accredited School of Nursing is required.  A master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.  
• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois is required.  
• Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience, preferably in case management. 
• The ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, social agencies, school personnel and community resources.  
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to effectively manage multiple competing responsibilities.
• Previous successful experience in new program development, coordination, and marketing. 
• High level of initiative and autonomy.
• Proficient in a variety of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of EPIC.

Education

Pay Range

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