Registered Nurse Navigator - Fetal Center

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator to guide families through high-risk pregnancies from prenatal diagnosis to delivery and postpartum follow-up.

The RN will coordinate comprehensive care plans and serve as the primary contact for families, collaborating with maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric providers, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, and neonatology to ensure seamless care and individualized plans.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN nursing degree.
• BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Clinical experience in OB-ED, L&D, Antepartum, or Level IV NICU.
• BLS certification; other life support may be required.
• Knowledge of medical records, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care plans for fetal patients across pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.
• Serve as primary contact for patients and families navigating diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric providers, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, and neonatologists.
• Coordinate fetal interventions, testing, delivery planning, and post-delivery follow-up.
• Facilitate advance care planning and discuss options and resources with families.
• Provide emotional support and education to families facing difficult diagnoses.
• Support families through pregnancy loss or complex bereavement.
• Advocate for patients' clinical, emotional, logistical, and financial needs.
• Ensure clear communication among multidisciplinary teams and smooth transitions.

Skills

RN license (Indiana or NLC)

OB-ED experience

L&D experience

Antepartum care

Level IV NICU experience

BLS (AHA)

care coordination

multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

Word processing software

Database software

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator - Riley Children's Fetal Center

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator at Riley Children's Fetal Center!

Riley Children's Fetal Center is Indiana's premier destination for specialized fetal care, fetal interventions, and complex pregnancy management. As a recognized leader in fetal medicine, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for families facing high-risk pregnancies and diagnosed fetal anomalies. Through advanced technology, innovative fetal therapies, and close collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric subspecialists, neonatologists, and surgeons, we are committed to optimizing outcomes for both mothers and babies. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator to join our Fetal Center team. This role serves as a critical care management resource for families navigating complex fetal diagnoses, coordinating care from prenatal diagnosis through delivery and postpartum follow‑up.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Rotating weekdays
• No weekends or holidays

Why Join IU Health?

As part of Indiana's leading fetal care program, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing some of the most challenging pregnancies.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Student loan forgiveness programs for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with financial incentives
• Professional growth and development opportunities within Indiana's largest healthcare system

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients with low-risk to high-risk fetal anomalies, ensuring continuity of care throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families navigating complex fetal diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetric providers, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, neonatologists, and ancillary services to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate fetal interventions, diagnostic testing, delivery planning, specialty consultations, and post-delivery follow-up care.
• Facilitate advance care planning discussions and assist families in understanding treatment options, anticipated outcomes, and available resources.
• Provide compassionate emotional support and education to families facing difficult diagnoses, including pregnancies with uncertain or poor prognoses.
• Support families experiencing pregnancy loss, neonatal loss, or complex bereavement situations.
• Advocate for patients and families by addressing clinical, emotional, logistical, and financial needs.
• Ensure seamless communication among multidisciplinary care teams and support smooth transitions throughout the continuum of care.

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.
• Clinical experience in one or more of the following:
• OB Emergency Department (OB-ED)
• Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Antepartum Care
• Level IV NICU (preferably Riley Children's Health or comparable tertiary/quaternary care center)
• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.