Tissue Donation Navigator: Pediatric Research Liaison

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disb

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays and Par.

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Tissue Navigator to support the NF Postmortem Donation Program, coordinating cases and ensuring samples are processed and stored for basic science research.

You will educate families, coordinate with hospitals, funeral services, and researchers, and help navigate donation logistics while maintaining professional standards and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; nursing or social work degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in health care, child welfare, or research setting; experience with children and families is preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills; Spanish is a plus; ability to work across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient families who may qualify for tissue donation and educate them on its value.
• Help families navigate tissue donation logistics, including autopsy considerations.
• Coordinate tissue donations with funeral homes, pathology, and research staff.
• Build relationships with local and regional hospitals and providers.
• Serve as primary resource for families and providers with tissue donation questions.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Nursing or Social Work Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Tissue Navigator to support the NF Postmortem Donation Program, coordinating cases and ensuring samples are processed and stored for basic science research.

You will educate families, coordinate with hospitals, funeral services, and researchers, and help navigate donation logistics while maintaining professional standards and compassionate care.