Compassionate RN Navigator - Palliative Care

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Navigator to join the Palliative Care team at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. You will coordinate inpatient and outpatient care, guiding patients and families through complex decisions and transitions from hospital to community-based services.

This role emphasizes symptom management, care coordination, advocacy, and goal-concordant planning within an interdisciplinary team, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or NLC.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA required.
• Knowledge of medical records regulations and policies.
• Experience with seriously ill patients in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the care needs of assigned patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop comprehensive, individualized care plans in partnership with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Support patients transitioning from hospital care to outpatient services, specialty care, and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other team members to ensure timely care.
• Guide patients and families through illness management, treatment planning, and symptom control.
• Advocate for patient goals, preferences, and quality-of-life priorities.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Facilitate communication between care teams, patients, and caregivers to improve outcomes.
• Balance clinical needs and resource utilization for effective care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Regulations & policies understanding

Team collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

IU Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Navigator to join the Palliative Care team at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. You will coordinate inpatient and outpatient care, guiding patients and families through complex decisions and transitions from hospital to community-based services.

This role emphasizes symptom management, care coordination, advocacy, and goal-concordant planning within an interdisciplinary team, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.