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.

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

Job Description

This is a salaried position with M-F hours and one weekend of "available for on call needs" per schedule.

General Summary: 

As an integral part of The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health (CIFH), the Fetal Nurse Coordinator serves as the main clinical point of contact for pregnant patients diagnosed with fetal conditions.  The coordinator ensures longitudinal care coordination across institutions and specialties.  The position reports to the CIFH Nursing Director.

Essential Job Functions:

Pre-Visit

Corresponds with patients for pre-visit intake, education, and preparation for visit

Reviews outside records and ensures pertinent clinical information is received

Reviews pertinent history with Medical Director and collaborates in developing plan of care

Coordinates multidisciplinary consults, imaging, and tests

Day of Visit

Meets patient and family and provides education and preparation for visit

Collects and assimilates pertinent imaging and clinical data to provide at multidisciplinary team meeting pre-huddle

Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings involving subspecialty physicians, nurses, social worker, and genetics counselor

Post-Visit

Coordinates follow-up appointments, tests, and delivery planning meetings

Prepares care coordination notes, communicates care plan, and corresponds with referring providers (nurses and physicians)

Reviews follow up OB and MFM records (fetal echo, level II ultrasound, genetic tests, etc) and provides ongoing updates to fetal surgeons, physicians and other multidisciplinary team members, as indicated

Care Coordination

Arranges meetings with specialties including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatric Surgery, and a variety of Pediatric subspecialists within Lurie Children’s Hospital

Corresponds with patients prior to meeting with the care team to address questions and concerns

Maintains ongoing contact with patients and families, as needed, to answer questions and provide care guidance

Coordinates transfers of care with other institutions as needed

General

Develops in depth knowledge of various perinatal and neonatal conditions and their evaluation and potential treatment plans.

Serves as primary liaison for community OB and MFM specialists, and provides thorough communication with providers regarding their referred patients

Coordinates and participates in pre-op, intra-op and post-op care of patients undergoing fetal surgery

Works closely with social workers and genetic counselors to coordinate testing and care needs for patients and families

Leads daily fetal team huddles that focus on new patients and scheduling processes

Prepares reports and patient lists utilized for quality management purposes

Actively participates in CIFH and subspecialty education and business meetings

Takes on call with the nursing team to cover patient care needs, on a rotational basis

Participates in CIFH research efforts, including the collection of clinical and research data

Develops and updates family/patient education materials

Leads projects and committees within CIFH based on goals and needs identified

Other job functions as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A BSN from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois required.  Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program preferredMinimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in one or more relevant fields required: Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, or Neonatal Intensive Care (Labor and Delivery experience preferred)Experience working in partnership with health care professionals and support staff in a multidisciplinary setting requiredExcellent organizational skills, including ability to effectively manage multiple competing responsibilities, requiredProficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment requiredElectronic medical record experience required. EPIC experience preferredSuperb written and verbal communications with patients, families, physicians, and staff requiredPossesses a high level of initiative and autonomy.Demonstrates integrity and accountabilityBasic Life Support certification required

Education

Pay Range

$83,200.00-$137,280.00 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