Registered Nurse Navigator - Neuroscience

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and seeking to take your nursing expertise to the next level? IU Health Neuroscience Center, part of Indiana’s leading healthcare network, invites a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Navigator for functional support, assisting both Neurosurgery and Neurology. The RN Ambulatory 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 their individual needs and preferences. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, health professionals, social work, and others to ensure appropriate tests and treatments are delivered in a timely fashion. Advocates for the patient. Balances care needs and financial considerations to ensure efficient and effective treatments are achieved. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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

Coordinates the care needs of assigned patients
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 their individual needs and preferences
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, health professionals, social work, and others to ensure appropriate tests and treatments are delivered in a timely fashion
Advocates for the patient
Balances care needs and financial considerations to ensure efficient and effective treatments are achieved