Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator to coordinate patient care across the continuum, collaborating with patients, families, physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes applying clinical expertise to guide treatment and support throughout the care journey.

The Navigator will work with Mercy’s care teams to ensure smooth transitions, provide education, and help patients access resources. Minimum qualifications include RN licensure, a nursing degree, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• RN licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with patients, families, physicians and interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care across the continuum.
• Provide advanced nursing care coordination and patient education as part of Mercy's care team.

Education

Graduate from an approved school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Nurse Navigator is nursing specialist who follows patients across the continuum of care. The Navigator coordinates with an advanced level of clinical expertise, all aspects of treatment and care for, and in collaboration with, Mercy's patients, their family and significant others, physicians, interdisciplinary team, and other support staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an approved school of nursing
• Experience: 2 years related experience
• Licensure: RN (Registered nurse) licensed in state of practice
• Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days of hire is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing
• Experience: 3 years in an oncology setting is preferred.
• Formal patient education and community educational presentations
• Support group facilitation
• Certification(s): Certification in Oncology Nursing or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Physical Requirements

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.