Registered Nurse Navigator - Oncology

IU Health • Avon, IN

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

IU Health is currently seeking an innovative team player, who is inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. This Registered Nurse Navigator will collaborate with close leadership team to address the needs of the Oncology Clinic at West Hospital. This clinic supports 7 Physician's and 2 NPs. If you are looking to grow in your career, driven by compassion and excellence, and feel a connection to this purposeful work, apply today!

The RN 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 nursing 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.
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required.

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

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

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