Registered Nurse Navigator- Advanced Heart and Lung

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Heart & Lung RN Navigator serves as a key point of contact for patients with heart failure and advanced cardiac conditions. This role coordinates care across the continuum, supports disease management, provides patient education, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, seamless care.

Requirements

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Requires knowledge of personal computers using various types of word processing and database software.
• Requires clinical work experience, medical terminology.
• Requires understanding of medical record requirements, regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Specialty certifications may be required per unit/department specialty in accordance with the department provision of care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor symptoms, review test results, triage patient concerns, and provide follow-up care.
• Support medication management, including refills and titration coordination.
• Identify changes in clinical status and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate individualized care plans with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and other care team members.
• Facilitate transitions of care following hospitalizations and procedures.
• Coordinate referrals, testing, and specialty services.
• Support patients receiving outpatient IV diuretic (Lasix) infusions and other heart failure therapies to help prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on heart failure management, medications, diet, fluid management, and symptom recognition.
• Connect patients with community resources and assist in overcoming barriers to care, including insurance and financial concerns.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families throughout their care journey.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, reducing readmissions, and enhancing the patient experience.
• Support data collection and implementation of best practices in heart failure care.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth
• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree