Nurse Navigator– Inpatient Hematology

Primary Location Burnet Campus Department CBDI Support Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular
* Expected Starting Pay Range $83,969.60 - $
* Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Hematologic Conditions Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Hematology Nurse Navigation team. The Inpatient Hematology Nurse Navigator plays a vital role in supporting patients and families throughout their hospital stay. Unlike a traditional outpatient navigator who primarily follows patients in clinic, this role is embedded within the inpatient setting, following hematology patients during admission and helping coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team.

The navigator will support patients with a variety of hematologic diagnoses and conditions. A significant portion of the inpatient population includes adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease, making a strong passion for caring for this population particularly valuable. At the same time, this role provides the opportunity to develop expertise across a broad range of pediatric hematology conditions.

This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys complex care coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient and family advocacy, and building strong relationships with patients during challenging hospitalizations.

• Inpatient Patient Navigation & Care Coordination
  Serve as a consistent nursing resource and point of contact for hematology patients and families during hospitalization. Follow patients throughout their inpatient stay to promote continuity, coordination, and a positive patient and family experience. Coordinate care across nursing, physicians, advanced practice providers, social work, pharmacy, psychology, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Identify barriers to care and work proactively with the healthcare team to address patient and family needs.
  
  Support coordination of diagnostic testing, procedures, consultations, treatments, discharge planning, and follow-up care. Help facilitate seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient care.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Rounds
  Regularly participate in inpatient rounds and contribute nursing expertise to patient care planning. Serve as a communication bridge between the patient and family and members of the healthcare team. Facilitate timely communication of patient and family concerns, clinical needs, and barriers to care. Collaborate with the broader hematology team to ensure consistent understanding of the patient's treatment plan and goals. Help coordinate communication across services when patients have complex or multiple healthcare needs.
• Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
  Assess patients throughout their hospitalization and identify changes or concerns requiring additional evaluation or intervention. Apply clinical knowledge of hematologic conditions and treatment plans to support timely care coordination. Monitor clinical information, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other relevant patient data in collaboration with the healthcare team. Recognize potential barriers, complications, or changes in the patient's condition and communicate concerns appropriately.
  
  Participate in patient and family triage and clinical communication within scope of practice.
• Patient & Family Education
  Provide…