Registered Nurse Navigator - Urogynecology

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse Navigator coordinates and manages the care needs of patients with urogynecologic conditions, providing personalized support, education, and advocacy from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. This role partners closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary departments to facilitate timely access to care, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned patients and develop comprehensive, individualized care plans across the patient care continuum.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers, providing education, guidance, and support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of tests, treatments, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Monitor patient progress and identify barriers to care, proactively addressing issues that may impact outcomes or patient satisfaction.
• Advocate for patients by helping them navigate complex healthcare systems and access appropriate resources and services.
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and organizational policies.
• Support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the specialty practice.
• Balance clinical needs with resource utilization and financial considerations to support efficient and effective care delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelor's 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.
• Medical Surgical experience is preferred but not required.