Fetal Surgery Care Navigator

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo seeks a Fetal Surgery Coordinator to act as the primary contact and navigator for families undergoing evaluation and treatment for complex fetal conditions. You will coordinate care across specialties and support patients from evaluation through delivery planning.

The role requires a highly organized, compassionate professional with strong communication, critical-thinking, patient advocacy, and care-management skills to guide families through decision-making and care

Qualifications

• BSN required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years nursing, case management, or care coordination in pediatric pregnancy/maternity.
• Current New York State RN or Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
• Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM) certification within six months of hire.
• Active membership in a professional nursing or healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, patient intake, scheduling, and multidisciplinary fetal evaluations.
• Serve as primary liaison among patients, referring providers, and care team across specialties.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, fetal procedures, scheduling, and perioperative care.
• Guide patients and families through evaluation, treatment decisions, hospitalization, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient tracking in the EMR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and help develop program protocols and workflows.
• Coordinate insurance authorization, financial clearance, travel and logistics for complex fetal care.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical-thinking

Patient advocacy

Care-management

Education

BSN

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The University at Buffalo seeks a Fetal Surgery Coordinator to act as the primary contact and navigator for families undergoing evaluation and treatment for complex fetal conditions. You will coordinate care across specialties and support patients from evaluation through delivery planning.

The role requires a highly organized, compassionate professional with strong communication, critical-thinking, patient advocacy, and care-management skills to guide families through decision-making and care