Oncology Nurse Navigator: Guide Cancer Care

Mercy Co; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO

Job summary

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families through every stage of their cancer journey.

You will coordinate care, provide education, and remove barriers to treatment while collaborating with oncologists, infusion, imaging, social work, and other team members. The role requires 2–3 years of nursing experience, an active RN license, BLS, and a commitment to evidence‑based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• 2-3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• Preferred BSN with Oncology/care coordination 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

Oncology nursing

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred

Oncology Certification (OCN) - preferred

ACLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families through every stage of their cancer journey.

You will coordinate care, provide education, and remove barriers to treatment while collaborating with oncologists, infusion, imaging, social work, and other team members. The role requires 2–3 years of nursing experience, an active RN license, BLS, and a commitment to evidence‑based practice.