Oncology Nurse Navigator & Care Coordinator

Mercy; Jennings (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for

Health, Dental, and Vision

Annual Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities include education, care coordination, referrals, and documentation in EPIC, with a focus on removing barriers to treatment and supporting patients and families across the

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• Preferred BSN.
• Oncology, infusion, hematology/oncology, care coordination, case management, or nurse navigator experience.
• OCN certification or willingness to obtain.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy experience.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and navigate care for oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, side effect management, and available support resources.
• Facilitate communication between patients, providers, infusion services, imaging departments, specialty providers, and support teams.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans.
• Assist with referrals, appointment coordination, treatment scheduling, and transitions of care.
• Monitor patient progress and proactively identify and address barriers to care.
• Provide emotional support and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems.
• Track patient outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice and program development.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, providers, and staff throughout the continuum of cancer care.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation in EPIC

Care transitions

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license in state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities include education, care coordination, referrals, and documentation in EPIC, with a focus on removing barriers to treatment and supporting patients and families across the