Nurse Navigator

Job Description Overview Are you ready for the next step in your career with the healthcare system in Indiana? IU Health West in Avon, IN is currently seeking a Nurse Navigator-Family Connections to support the Emergency Department. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm, no call, no weekends, no holidays. If you are a Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your career, apply today. At IU 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 training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and more. This Nurse Navigator is responsible for assisting with coordination of the care provided to the patient, and communication of plan of care is given in an appropriate and timely fashion to the patient's family. Assists the care team with patient and family communication; and ensures optimal care and providing the patient, family and caregivers with the support and knowledge they need. The Family Connections Navigator fulfills the primary responsibilities for coordinating a multi-disciplinary approach in the care team-patient-family communication loop up until the patient is discharged from the emergency department. This position also exhibits skills as an empathetic patient advocate and skilled communicator and serves as a representative for the care and treatment plans. By working with all applicable departments, this position will ensure that all patient communication, education and coordination be consistent and aligned with and/or an extension of the providers' recommendations. ASN required; BSN preferred. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Basic Life Support certification required. 3-5 years of nursing and/or clinical care coordination preferred. Emergency Department experience strongly preferred; triage or charge nurse experience preferred. Technological capabilities to coordinate virtual communication with patients and families (i.e. e-mail, virtual visits) required. 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.