Job Description - Ambulatory Nurse Coordinator- Diabetes Educator

• Location : Remote / Work From Home
• Job Type : FULL_TIME
• Salary : $38 - $89 / HOUR

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.

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

General Summary:

Assists in coordinating the clinical activities of the multidisciplinary teams that care for patients with complex care needs during their inpatient admission. The Diabetes Care Coordinator promotes and facilitates optimal care and works with a diverse group of individuals including families, physicians, nurses, donors, foundation staff, and other hospital staff through clinical, administrative, professional, educational, and quality improvement activities. The Diabetes Care Coordinator delivers evidenced based care and establishes best practices in clinical care of the complex patient. The individual works as a liaison between families and physicians, surgeons, consulting services, and ancillary support to organize care for each of these children and advocate for families as they navigate the healthcare system.

Essential Job Functions:

•    Provides expert care coordination, education, consultation and advocacy.
•    Works with physicians, surgeons, consulting services, and hospital personnel to develop an organized care plan for patients who have been identified to participate in the program. 
•    Acts as the primary resource for care coordination for families.  Completes assessments, identifies goals and objectives for performance improvements in order to provide the best patient care, optimum customer service and improve overall satisfaction. 
•    Coordinates the specific program activities for the patient population. 
•    Works collaboratively with the clinical case manager, social work, outside agencies and families to coordinate care of the complex patient.
•    Transitions the patient from the inpatient to the outpatient setting. Supporting patient education for the clinical diagnosis as well as educating families on community resources which are available.
•    Coordinates a patient hand-off to the Lurie Children’s Coordinated Care Entity when appropriate.
•    Documents all team, physician and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordination of care and services in the medical record.
•    Communicates essential information to patients, families, and members of the care team. 
•    Maintains a clinical database to develop and track key performance indicators. 
•    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 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

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

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