Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator coordinates assigned patients’ care needs and develops comprehensive plans to manage care across the patient care continuum. The nurse partners with patients and their primary physicians to create care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, health professionals, social workers, and others to help ensure tests and treatments are delivered in a timely manner. The role advocates for patients while balancing care needs and financial considerations to support efficient and effective treatment. LifeCare is a multidisciplinary adult outpatient HIV clinic located at Methodist Hospital. The incumbent provides ambulatory nursing care, including clinical assessment, triage, and care coordination in person and by phone or message. This is an on-site position at Methodist Hospital, scheduled for 1.0 FTE on day shift: Monday 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The posting specifies no nights, weekends, or call.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree required.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, and database software.
Understanding of medical terminology, medical record requirements, regulations, and policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Three to five years of clinical work experience preferred.
Additional advanced life support certifications may be required according to department policies.
Specialty certifications may be required depending on the department or provision of care.

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned patients’ care needs and develop comprehensive care plans across the continuum of care.
Partner with patients and primary physicians to create customized care strategies based on individual needs and preferences.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to support timely delivery of tests and treatments.
Advocate for patients and help ensure their care needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Balance clinical care needs with financial considerations to optimize treatment outcomes and resource utilization.
Provide ambulatory nursing care, including clinical assessment, triage, and care coordination in person and by phone or message.