Clinical Nurse-Navigator - Heart Failure

Position: Clinical Nurse - Navigator

Shift: Day Shift Monday – Friday 8:00a – 4:30p

The Clinical 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 individual needs and preferences. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, health professionals, social workers, and others to ensure appropriate tests and treatments are delivered in a timely fashion.

Acts as an advocate for the patient, balancing care needs and financial considerations to ensure efficient and effective treatments.

The Clinical Nurse - Navigator plays a vital role in coordinating patient care, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment delivery. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, care management, and efficient resource utilization, ensuring a seamless continuum of care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

• Partner with patients and primary physicians to create customized, needs-based care strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of tests and treatments.
• Advocate for patients to ensure their care needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Balance clinical care with financial considerations to optimize treatment outcomes and resource utilization.

• Education: Associate of Nursing (ASN) required;
  Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or NLC RN license;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA);
  Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies;
  Specialty certifications may be required depending on department/provision of care.
• Experience & Knowledge: 3-5 years of clinical work experience preferred;
  Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, and database software;
  Understanding of medical terminology, medical record requirements, regulations, and policies;
  At least 3 years of cardiac nursing experience strongly preferred.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive environment committed to clinical excellence and staff empowerment.
• Work in a dynamic, patient-centered setting with a focus on safety and quality.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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