Registered Nurse Navigator - Urogynecology

Registered Nurse Navigator Urogynecology

Join IU Health as a Registered Nurse Navigator Urogynecology, where you will play a critical role in guiding patients through their healthcare journey and ensuring seamless, high-quality care across the continuum. This position will split time between IU Health North Hospital and IU Health Fishers Hospital, serving as a key resource for patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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!

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse Navigator coordinates and manages the care needs of patients with urogynecologic conditions, providing personalized support, education, and advocacy from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. This role partners closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary departments to facilitate timely access to care, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned patients and develop comprehensive, individualized care plans across the patient care continuum.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers, providing education, guidance, and support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of tests, treatments, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Monitor patient progress and identify barriers to care, proactively addressing issues that may impact outcomes or patient satisfaction.
• Advocate for patients by helping them navigate complex healthcare systems and access appropriate resources and services.
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and organizational policies.
• Support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the specialty practice.
• Balance clinical needs with resource utilization and financial considerations to support efficient and effective care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 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.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• 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.
• 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.
• Medical Surgical experience is preferred but not required.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine one of the nation's largest medical schools gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have 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.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

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.