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Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana

RN-Patient Navigator

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
  • Department/Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
  • Schedule: Days | Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
  • How you'll make an impact in this role
  • Serve as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.
  • Function as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
  • Coordinate efforts for treatment and promote quality improvement and educational efforts.
  • Compile data, tracks outcomes, and make recommendations for process improvement.
  • Provide referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
  • What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.
  • What additional requirements you'll need
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
  • Two years of experience in Oncology and or Case Management Preferred
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Navigator serves as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community organizations to coordinate treatment and support services. They are responsible for tracking patient outcomes, managing referrals for underinsured patients, and recommending process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse credential from the Indiana Board of Nursing and possess at least two years of experience in oncology or case management. A diploma from an accredited nursing school is required, while OCN certification and BLS provider status are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient navigationOncology nursingCare coordinationPatient advocacyData compilationOutcome trackingReferral managementPatient educationLiaison services

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 54% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN-Patient Navigator at Ascension a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 307 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 31 employers

8
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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$50.14-$77.83/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 307 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits with employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement