Ambulatory Nurse Coordinator, Neurology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of RN exp to receive an interview. Shifts will be 4 9-hour days M-F with a variable start time and day off.

General Summary:

The Ambulatory Nurse coordinator as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under the general supervision of the Division Head/Medical Director of the program coordinates the activities of the service which pertain to the division outreach and community education. 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing is required. A masters degree from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois required.

• A minimum of 3years 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.

• 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 PowerBI and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Epic.

• BLS required.

Lurie Childrens will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink 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 Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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 Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. 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.

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