Nurse Navigator: Patient Care Coordinator & Educator

Mercy; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pittsburg is seeking a Nurse Navigator to coordinate patient care across various treatment aspects. This role requires a graduate nursing degree and an active RN license, along with 2 years of nursing experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with patients, families, and medical teams to provide comprehensive healthcare and support services. Join a caring team with excellent benefits including paid time off and tuition support.

Qualifications

• 2 years nursing experience is required.
• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform duties consistent with mission and service standards.
• Educate patients and families about health and wellness.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient education

Support group facilitation

Education

Graduate from a school of nursing

Advanced Practice/master's degree 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. This specialist performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and with Mercy Signature Service standards.

• Required Education:
• Graduate from a school of nursing is required.
• Preferred Education:
• Advanced Practice/master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Required Experience:
• 2 years nursing experience is required.
• Preferred Experience:
• Formal patient education and community educational presentations
• Support group facilitation
• Licensure:
• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice is required.
• Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days of hire is required.
  
  

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. This specialist performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and with Mercy Signature Service standards.

Position Details

• Required Education:
• Graduate from a school of nursing is required.
• Preferred Education:
• Advanced Practice/master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Required Experience:
• 2 years nursing experience is required.
• Preferred Experience:
• Formal patient education and community educational presentations
• Support group facilitation
• Licensure:
• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice is required.
• Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days of hire is required.
  
  

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.