Nurse Navigator - Heart Failure Clinic, PRN

MHM Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Heart Failure Clinic. The role focuses on coordinating care, educating patients, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. PRN/part-time availability emphasizes patient-centered care and process improvement.

Qualifications include RN license, BLS, 2–3 years nursing experience, with BSN and ACLS preferred. The position requires activity across evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management to reduce

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individualized, evidence-based care plans with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor patient progress and promote adherence to treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families to support disease management and self-care.
• Document accurately in EPIC and other systems for continuity of care.
• Support transitions of care and reduce hospital readmissions.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (state)

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Nurse Navigator provides coordination and support for patients with heart failure across the continuum of care. This role focuses on assessing patient needs, delivering education, and coordinating care plans with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. The Nurse Navigator supports disease management through patient education, follow-up, and care coordination, helping to improve outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, facilitating transitions of care, and ensuring adherence to treatment plans and best practices. This position plays a key role in promoting a seamless, patient-centered care experience while supporting quality, safety, and operational effectiveness within the Heart Failure Clinic. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details

Nurse Navigator – Heart Failure Clinic (PRN) Mercy Hospital South

• Supports patients with heart failure and their families throughout evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management, ensuring a seamless outpatient experience.
• Coordinates individualized, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Serves as a clinical resource for physicians, staff, and patients, supporting best practices in heart failure management.
• Identifies and manages patient populations through defined clinical criteria, tracking outcomes and quality metrics to support improved care delivery.
• Actively participates in process and quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and other systems to support continuity of care and data-driven decision-making.
• Partners with providers and care teams to enhance patient access, education, and engagement, while supporting program growth and community awareness.
• Promotes a team-focused environment with a commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an approved school of nursing
• Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice
• Experience: 2–3 years of nursing experience required
• Certifications: BLS required
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Preferred Certification: ACLS
• Physical Requirements Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat as needed

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.