Nurse Navigator-Specialty

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Vision and dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a Nurse Navigator-Specialty to lead patient care coordination and support direct care teams. The candidate will ensure high-quality, effective care and manage discharge planning. Required qualifications include an RN license in Missouri and 2-3 years of experience. This role comes with great benefits such as health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in Missouri is mandatory.
• Certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and assess individual care requirements.
• Perform daily rounding while patients are hospitalized.
• Manage patient discharge and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Mentorship

Advocacy

Effective communication

Education

Graduate from approved school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Job description

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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, and it coordinates the patient’s plan of care with the bedside nurse. The Nurse Navigator sets expectations regarding professional conduct, serves as a resource for the patient care unit, holds direct and indirect care providers accountable for professional responsibilities and regulatory adherence, and manages the assigned inpatient and outpatient population to facilitate an effective new care model that supports quality care, safety, finances, and seamless patient discharge planning.

Responsibilities include pre‑op education, daily rounding while the patient is in the hospital, patient discharge disposition, and follow‑up care.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2‑3 years’ experience
• Required Education: Graduate from approved school of nursingLicensure: Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Benefits

Day‑one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer‑matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co‑workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand‑in‑hand with our mission and vision. A positive outlook, strong advocacy, collaboration and a willingness to do a little extra to deliver excellent care are all valued traits. If this sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

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