Clinical Nurse-Navigator

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse - Navigator coordinates the care needs of assigned patients and develops comprehensive plans to manage care delivery across the patient care continuum. Partners with patients and their primary physicians to develop customized care plans based on individual needs and preferences. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, health professionals, social workers, and others to ensure appropriate tests and treatments are delivered in a timely fashion. Acts as an advocate for the patient, balancing care needs and financial considerations to ensure efficient and effective treatments. The Clinical Nurse - Navigator plays a vital role in coordinating patient care, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment delivery. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, care management, and efficient resource utilization, ensuring a seamless continuum of care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Requirements

Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
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.
Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies.
Specialty certifications may be required depending on department/provision of care.
3-5 years of clinical work experience preferred.
Spine population experience preferred.
Care Coordinator skillset preferred.
Inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify high-risk patients, address discharge barriers, reinforce education, confirm follow-up, complete post-discharge outreach within 1–2 business days, and escalate red flags to prevent avoidable ED use or readmission.
Participate in huddles and rounds, identify discharge delays, coordinate with care teams, and help resolve barriers that extend inpatient stay.
Monitor patients through rounding, chart review, discharge readiness checks, and outreach to identify concerns early and escalate to providers.
Complete preoperative review, coordinate education and clearances, support discharge and care transitions, arrange follow-up, advocate for patients, and track quality and operational metrics.