Nurse Navigator, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI), Full-Time, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a
Nurse Navigator with our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Clinic
at our main South Loop and Hinsdale location. In this role you will partner with
the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. 

Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program
support team, coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. 
Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical
departments.   Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial,
and other patient needs.  Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before during
and after treatment. 

Essential Job Functions

* Provides care coordination & patient education to patients in MSK service
line.
* Supports discharge planning for the MSK service line.
* Supports transitioning of trauma/OON patients to providers within network.
* Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and monitors follow up/completion
by both proactively reaching out to patients and addressing direct phone
calls and messages from patients. 
* Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical
team. 5Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease,
treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms
based on multidisciplinary care plan. 
* Clinical documentation review to improve LOS. 
* Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials,
clinical pathways, and quality studies. 
* Serves as primary point of contact for patients discharged from the hospital
to address questions and patient care needs to prevent readmission or an
emergency room visit. 
* May be responsible for direct patient care 

Required Qualifications

* Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license. 

* Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical
competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients. 

* Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working
situations and work assignments. 

* Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate
effectively with patients, family members, and physicians. 

Preferred Qualifications

* Certified Nurse in Specialty area preferred or in process. 

Position Details

* Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.00 FTE)
* Shift: Days 
* Work Location: Onsite 
* Unit/Department: OBGYN
* CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior
healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an
individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and
commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working
to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move
our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to
your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing
work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of
excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
[https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers]

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental
status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other
legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a
pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the
flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions
will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. 
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably
expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of
current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the
time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and
organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees
subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center
and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits -
UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].