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Overview

Join Our Team: Ambulatory Registered Nurse Navigator - GI

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for an Ambulatory Registered Nurse Navigator to support our GI service line in Lafayette, IN! This role will work Monday-Friday, day shift and enjoy a balanced work schedule with no weekend, holiday, or on-call duties!

Why Choose IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most respected healthcare system, ranked #1 for quality, we provide our employees with a wealth of benefits, including:

• 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Government student loan forgiveness programs for eligible participants
• Employee Assistance Program for free counseling services
• Maintenance of health and wellness through our Healthy Results program, offering financial incentives for participation

For more information about our comprehensive benefits, visit our benefits page: IU Health Benefits .

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Referral Assessment

• Reviewing incoming referrals to determine:
  • Acuity: Severity and urgency of the patient's condition.
  • Urgency: Timeliness required for evaluation or intervention.
  • Department Appropriateness: Ensuring the referral aligns with GI services.

Pre-Procedure Preparation

• Conducting pre-procedure prep calls for:
  • Colonoscopy
  • EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
• Responsibilities include:
  • Reviewing patient instructions.
  • Confirming medication adjustments.
  • Answering patient questions.
  • Ensuring readiness for procedure day.

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.

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career!

If you are ready to advance your nursing career with a leading healthcare system in Indiana, we encourage you to apply today!