Thoracic Oncology & CHD RN Navigator — Care Coordinator

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Downtown Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Nurse Navigator for the Thoracic Oncology and Congenital Heart Programs. This role coordinates care from referral through diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and long-term follow-up, partnering with surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and other teams.

The RN Navigator guides patients and families through complex pathways, ensuring timely access to care, high-quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• 3–5 years experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Specialty certifications may be required per unit policies.
• Knowledge of medical records, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for patients navigating thoracic oncology and congenital heart care pathways.
• Review and triage referrals to ensure timely access to specialty care.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, medical records, imaging, and multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Facilitate care planning, surgical coordination, and pre-operative requirements.
• Provide patient and family education, triage, and ongoing support.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Patient navigation

Care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

Indiana University Health System in Downtown Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Nurse Navigator for the Thoracic Oncology and Congenital Heart Programs. This role coordinates care from referral through diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and long-term follow-up, partnering with surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and other teams.

The RN Navigator guides patients and families through complex pathways, ensuring timely access to care, high-quality outcomes, and an exceptional patient