Ambulatory Nurse Coordinator, Neuromuscular

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

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Ambulatory Nurse coordinator promotes and facilitates optimal care and works with a diverse group of individuals including families, physicians, nurses, donors, Foundation Staff, Institutional Review Board, and community-based organizations, as well as other hospital staff through clinical, administrative, professional, educational, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• A BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois required.
• A minimum of 3 years of pediatric nursing experience required.
• 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.
• Proficient in a variety of computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Epic.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.
• Previous successful experience in new program development, coordination and marketing.
• High level of initiative and autonomy

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the specific program activities which pertain to the division which pertain to the division including clinical, education, and research.
• Completes assessments, identifies goals and objectives for performance improvements and develops care plans in order to provide the best patient care, optimum customer service and improve overall satisfaction.
• Participates in the development, implementation and ongoing assessment of policies, procedures and guidelines that define the patient population.
• Develops and manages clinical databases to develop and track key performance indicators.
• Establishes and maintains rapport among a group of diverse health care providers, as well as maintaining an effective working relationship with these individuals.
• Acts as liaison between the division and community-based programs.
• Transitions the patient from the inpatient to the outpatient setting when appropriate.
• Supporting patient education for the clinical diagnosis as well as educating families on community resources which are available.
• Documents and communicates all team, physician and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to the coordinator of care and services in the medical record.
• Acts as resource to hospital personnel regarding care, coordination and evaluation of patients in the division.
• Participates, plans, implements and disseminates research and/or quality improvement projects
• Provides education to nurses, patients, families, residents, physicians and ancillary healthcare workers in the hospital and community setting.
• Maintains current knowledge of care of the patient population via professional societies, literature and educational conferences.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level