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Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator
Location: University Hospital
Schedule: Full Time Day Shift; Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Department: Gastroenterology Center

About IU Health

At IU Health, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation, education, and compassionate patient care. Join our team as a Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator and play a critical role in coordinating patient care across the continuum, ensuring each patient receives personalized, efficient, and effective treatment.

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator coordinates the care needs of assigned patients, developing comprehensive plans to manage their care delivery across various settings. This role partners closely with patients and their primary physicians to create tailored care plans based on individual needs and preferences. The Navigator collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals to ensure timely and appropriate testing, treatment, and follow-up. The role advocates for the patient, balancing care quality with financial considerations to promote efficient, effective care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage patient care needs across the outpatient continuum.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and primary providers.
• Facilitate timely delivery of tests, treatments, and follow-up services.
• Advocate for patient needs, ensuring clear communication and support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Balance clinical needs with resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and documentation standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 3-5 years of clinical work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional advanced life support or specialty certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• Proficiency in using personal computers, word processing, and database software.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, medical record requirements, regulations, and policies.
• Excellent clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Effective communication, advocacy, and collaboration abilities.

Why IU Health?

Join Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, recognized as the #1 healthcare provider in Indiana. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for ongoing education and certification support
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture

If you'd like to learn more about our benefits, please view our benefits website: IU Health Benefits

Interested?
Apply now to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes through personalized care coordination and advocacy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.