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 Transfer Center Nurse in the Center for Transport Medicine is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the safe transfer of patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult) between facilities, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all involved. This position requires excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and proficiency with information technology to effectively handle the complexities of patient care coordination while maintaining compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages, prioritizes, triages, and processes patient (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult) transfers to and from Lurie Children’s.   
• Documents clinical information (e.g., vital signs, physical exam findings, and laboratory/imaging results) to ensure appropriate care, transfer, and disposition.  
• Recommends appropriate medical interventions for the stabilization of critically ill patients to the referring facility based on transport team protocols, including anticipation of potential patient deterioration and emergency situations. 
• Provides expert clinical guidance and care recommendations to referring facilities for all patients across the acuity spectrum to optimize patient outcomes and ensure appropriate level of care 
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of intake call and treatment recommendations 
• Serves as a central point of communication to ensure timely care, while also providing support and care recommendations to referring hospitals. 
• Ensures clear, professional communication and exchange of clinical information between healthcare providers and services to facilitate seamless patient transfers.  
• Collaborates with the House Supervisor to secure bed placement. 
• Conducts triage and determines the appropriate transport team and mode of transport based on the patient's clinical condition and operational considerations.  
• Provides exceptional customer service to all stakeholders, including patients, families, co-workers, referring center, and others to foster trust, loyalty, and a positive experience for everyone.  
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• BSN graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program. 

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois active and in good standing. 

• Minimum of 3 years pediatrics experience in high acuity inpatient setting (intensive care, emergency department, transport etc.). 

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of neonatal/pediatric diagnoses and management.  Equivalent experience may be considered.    

• Bed management, admission & discharge and dispatch experience preferred. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred and required in the first year of hire.
• Nurses are required to obtain an ANCC approved certification within one year of hire.  

• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to make independent decisions and take decisive action in high-stress situations.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities 

• Strong proficiency in Epic, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

Education

Pay Range

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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “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. 

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