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Registered Nurse Navigator - Thoracic Oncology & Congenital Heart

United States·IndianapolisOn-sitemid

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Registered Nurse Navigator - Thoracic OncologyLocation: Downtown Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)Schedule: Monday-Friday,

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→Serve as the primary point of contact for patients navigating thoracic oncology and congenital heart care pathways.
→Review and clinically triage referrals to ensure timely and appropriate access to specialty care.
→Coordinate diagnostic testing, medical records, imaging, specialist consultations, and multidisciplinary evaluations.
→Facilitate care planning, surgical/procedural coordination, and pre-operative requirements across multiple specialties.
→Provide patient and family education, clinical telephone triage, and ongoing support throughout the care continuum.
→Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and ancillary teams to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
→Advocate for patients by identifying and addressing barriers to treatment, follow-up, and care coordination.
→Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and maintain accurate, regulatory-compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.

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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.
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.
Experience in oncology, cardiology, congenital heart disease, cardiothoracic surgery, pulmonology, transplant, care coordination, case management, patient navigation, or a related specialty.
Experience working within multidisciplinary specialty programs and coordinating care for medically complex patient populations preferred.