Registered Nurse Navigator - Adult Primary Care

Registered Nurse Navigator - Adult Primary Care
Location: Arnett-Park East Blvd | Lafayette, Indiana

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

At Indiana University Health, we are committed to transforming healthcare through clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, we are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Navigator to join our Adult Primary Care team and help patients navigate their healthcare journey with confidence and support.

If you're passionate about patient advocacy, care coordination, and building strong relationships that improve health outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

Why You'll Love This Role

✅ Monday-Friday schedule, day shift only
✅ No weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities
✅ Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and providers
✅ Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
✅ Practice at Indiana's leading healthcare organization

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse Navigator, you will serve as a trusted guide for patients as they move through the healthcare continuum. You will partner closely with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating care plans for patients with complex healthcare needs
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to optimize outcomes
• Educating and empowering patients to actively participate in their care
• Ensuring timely access to services, testing, treatments, and follow-up care
• Identifying barriers to care and developing solutions that support patient success
• Advocating for patients while balancing quality, efficiency, and resource utilization
• Supporting improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction

Why Choose IU Health?

As Indiana's most trusted healthcare system, we invest in our team members through competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthy Results wellness program with financial incentives
• Career growth opportunities across one of the nation's leading academic health systems

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.
• Care coordination, ambulatory, population health, or case management experience preferred.

Join IU Health and Help Shape the Future of Care

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where you can make a direct impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a predictable schedule and supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why IU Health is consistently recognized as a leader in patient care and employee experience.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University 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 advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.