Nurse Navigator: Care Continuity & Discharge Champion

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse - Navigator on-site at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to coordinate patient care, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, care management, and efficient resource use, ensuring timely tests and treatments while supporting discharge planning and follow-up. The position is a Monday–Friday, 1.0 FTE schedule in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• BLS certification through AHA.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required.
• Specialty certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Readmission reduction: identify high-risk patients, ensure follow-up, and prevent avoidable ED use or readmission.
• Length of stay support: participate in huddles and rounds, coordinate with care teams, resolve discharge delays.
• Mortality support and escalation: monitor patients and escalate concerns to providers.
• Navigator responsibilities: complete preoperative review, coordinate education and clearances, support discharge and follow-up, track metrics.

Skills

Care coordination

Inpatient experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse - Navigator on-site at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to coordinate patient care, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes patient advocacy, care management, and efficient resource use, ensuring timely tests and treatments while supporting discharge planning and follow-up. The position is a Monday–Friday, 1.0 FTE schedule in a patient-centered setting.