Oncology Nurse Navigator: Care Coordinator & Advocate

Mercy; Crestwood (MO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for

Health, Dental, and Vision after day 1

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families along the cancer journey.

You will coordinate care, educate patients on diagnoses and treatment plans, and help remove barriers to access while working with oncologists, infusion services, imaging, and social workers. This role emphasizes patient-centered, high-quality care and clear communication.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN (Preferred)

Oncology certification (OCN) or willingness to obtain

Herramientas

EPIC

Descripción del empleo

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families along the cancer journey.

You will coordinate care, educate patients on diagnoses and treatment plans, and help remove barriers to access while working with oncologists, infusion services, imaging, and social workers. This role emphasizes patient-centered, high-quality care and clear communication.