Nurse Navigator (Non-Exempt) (13084N)

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Nurse Navigator to lead and coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient populations. The role involves pre‑op education, daily rounding, discharge planning, and collaboration with bedside nurses to ensure timely, safe and high‑quality care.

The Nurse Navigator will promote a seamless care model, adhere to regulatory guidelines, and mentor care teams while supporting LOS management and utilization practices at Mercy.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate from approved school of nursing.
• 2-3 years' experience required.
• BLS and ACLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to direct patient care teams.
• Coordinate delivery of patient care across units.
• Pre-op education and daily rounding with patients.
• Coordinate discharge planning and LOS management.
• Ensure care aligns with Mercy standards and regulatory guidelines.

Education

RN license

Graduate from approved nursing program

BSN preferred

BLS/ACLS within 90 days

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Nurse Navigator is a leader providing support, mentorship, and guidance to those who provide direct patient care. The Nurse Navigator coordinates the delivery of patient care by assessing care requirements of the individual patient and makes recommendations based on severity of illness, intensity of service and skill level. The Nurse Navigator ensures patients receive timely, safe, effective and high quality care. They coordinate the patient's plan of care with the bedside nurse. The Nurse Navigator sets the expectations regarding professional conduct and serves as a resource for the patient care unit. The Nurse Navigator will hold direct and indirect care providers accountable for their professional responsibilities, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for management for the assigned inpatient, and outpatient population. This position is designed to facilitate an effective process of the new care model; supporting quality patient care, safety, and financial components; promoting integration of a seamless care model; coordinating patient discharge planning for post-acute services, length of stay (LOS) management and utilization management; collaborating to include coordination as evidenced by metrics, optimizing performance and adoption of best practice. Responsibilities include; pre-op education, daily rounding while the patient is in the hospital, patient discharge disposition, and follow-up care. They perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

• Education:
  • Graduate from approved school of nursing
• Licensure:
  • Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice.
• Experience:
  • 2-3 years' experience required.
• Certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Preferred Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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.

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