Nurse Navigator - Part-Time, Remote Care Champion

Mercy; Eureka (MO); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans (32+ hrs/pay)

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator (Part-Time, Hybrid) to guide patients through their healthcare journey, coordinating care from pre-treatment to follow-up. The role partners with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, coordinate care plans, and connect patients with needed resources.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support discharge planning, utilization management, and quality initiatives, while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Guide patients through their treatment journey, serving as a primary resource and advocate.
• Provide patient and family education, including pre-operative preparation and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support discharge planning and coordinate post-acute services.
• Monitor patient progress and help improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care.
• Assist with length of stay (LOS) management and utilization review activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EPIC)

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Nursing experience (2-3 years)

Education

General nursing degree (RN)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator (Part-Time, Hybrid) to guide patients through their healthcare journey, coordinating care from pre-treatment to follow-up. The role partners with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, coordinate care plans, and connect patients with needed resources.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support discharge planning, utilization management, and quality initiatives, while