Registered Nurse Navigator - Fetal Center

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Riley Children's Fetal Center is Indiana's premier destination for specialized fetal care, fetal interventions, and complex pregnancy management. As a recognized leader in fetal medicine, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for families facing high-risk pregnancies and diagnosed fetal anomalies. Through advanced technology, innovative fetal therapies, and close collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric subspecialists, neonatologists, and surgeons, we are committed to optimizing outcomes for both mothers and babies. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator to join our Fetal Center team. This role serves as a critical care management resource for families navigating complex fetal diagnoses, coordinating care from prenatal diagnosis through delivery and postpartum follow-up.

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.
• Clinical experience in one or more of the following: OB Emergency Department (OB-ED), Labor & Delivery (L&D), Antepartum Care, Level IV NICU (preferably Riley Children's Health or comparable tertiary/quaternary care center)
• 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

• Coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients with low-risk to high-risk fetal anomalies, ensuring continuity of care throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families navigating complex fetal diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetric providers, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, neonatologists, and ancillary services to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate fetal interventions, diagnostic testing, delivery planning, specialty consultations, and post-delivery follow-up care.
• Facilitate advance care planning discussions and assist families in understanding treatment options, anticipated outcomes, and available resources.
• Provide compassionate emotional support and education to families facing difficult diagnoses, including pregnancies with uncertain or poor prognoses.
• Support families experiencing pregnancy loss, neonatal loss, or complex bereavement situations.
• Advocate for patients and families by addressing clinical, emotional, logistical, and financial needs.
• Ensure seamless communication among multidisciplinary care teams and support smooth transitions throughout the continuum of care.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Student loan forgiveness programs for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with financial incentives
• Professional growth and development opportunities within Indiana's largest healthcare system

What This Job Offers

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