Registered Nurse Navigator - Surgical Breast Oncology

Indiana University Health System•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Navigator for Surgical Breast Oncology at Schwarz Cancer Center works with the cancer care team to coordinate and manage breast cancer patients’ care needs and develop personalized care plans. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to support timely, coordinated, patient-centered care. The navigator serves as a primary contact for patients and the care team, providing care coordination, education, emotional support, and guidance through treatment and survivorship. The position also supports outpatient clinic operations, procedures, medication management, documentation, and process-improvement activities. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no weekends, holidays, nights, or call.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing (ASN).
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
Knowledge of personal computers and various types of word-processing and database software.
Clinical work experience and knowledge of medical terminology.
Understanding of medical record requirements, regulations, and policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Three to five years of experience preferred.
Oncology and/or surgical experience is a plus but not required.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
Specialty certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and provision of care.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care across all phases of treatment and survivorship.
Provide education and emotional support tailored to breast cancer patients.
Assist providers and team members in outpatient clinic settings.
Support outpatient procedures, including lab collections and specimen handling.
Aid in medication management, including education and administration support.
Facilitate prior authorizations for medications and procedures.
Prepare charts and documentation for new patient visits.
Collect data, enter orders, and assist during high-volume days.
Participate in unit and organizational committees focused on process improvement.
Engage in daily huddles and scheduled staff meetings.