Registered Nurse Navigator - Pediatric Hematology (Part-Time)

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Registered Nurse Navigator – Pediatric Hematology

Join the Best: Become a Registered Nurse Navigator at Riley Children's Health!

Are you a compassionate, skilled nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Riley Children’s Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator to join our Pediatric Hematology team.

About Us

Riley Children’s Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric healthcare system, providing expert, family-centered care across the state. As part of Indiana University Health, our nationally recognized pediatric specialists deliver innovative treatments and coordinated care for children with complex blood disorders and hematologic conditions.

The Role

As a Registered Nurse Navigator, you will serve as a central point of contact for patients and families receiving care through the Pediatric Hematology program. You will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for patients with a variety of hematologic disorders, including:

• Bleeding and clotting disorders
• Anemias and hemoglobinopathies
• Thrombocytopenia and platelet disorders
• Bone marrow failure syndromes
• Other benign hematologic conditions

You will guide patients and families throughout their care journey, ensuring timely access to consultations, testing, treatments, and follow-up services while providing education, support, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Facilitate scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and specialty referrals.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and symptom management.
• Manage medication refills, school notes, FMLA documentation, and other patient care needs.
• Triage clinical calls and patient concerns, collaborating with providers to determine appropriate interventions.
• Monitor laboratory results and communicate findings to patients and providers as appropriate.
• Document and manage patient communications within the electronic medical record.
• Support quality initiatives, database management, and program-specific reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with community resources and support services to optimize patient outcomes.

Schedule

• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• No weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred
• Active Indiana RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program
• 3-5 years of nursing experience preferred
• Pediatric, hematology/oncology, care coordination, or navigator experience strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience with electronic health records and patient education

Why Join Us?

At IU Health, you'll be part of a nationally recognized pediatric program committed to improving outcomes for patients with hematologic disorders while enjoying competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.

• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.

With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 428412
• Job Category: Nursing
• Posting Date: 2026-10-12
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Locations: 575 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, US