Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Mercy Co; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator who coordinates patient care across the continuum with advanced clinical expertise, working with patients, families, physicians, and the care team.

In this role, you will guide treatment and care planning, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to improve patient outcomes within Mercy’s care network.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Experience: 2 years related experience.
• Licensure: RN licensed in state of practice.
• Certification: BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the continuum with advanced clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team.
• Support treatment and care planning in partnership with Mercy’s care providers.

Skills

RN

BLS

Education

Graduate from an approved school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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.

Position Details

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.