Oncology Nurse Navigator — Patient Care Pathway Advocate

Mercy; Concord (MO); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for

Health, Dental, and Vision available

Annual Dependent Care FSA contribution

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship, coordinating care and educating patients and families.

You will collaborate with oncologists, infusion services, social workers, and other teams to deliver timely, high-quality care, while ensuring exceptional patient experiences and smooth transitions across the cancer care continuum.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication skills

Nursing assessments

Clinical collaboration

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

ACLS certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Jobbeschreibung

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship, coordinating care and educating patients and families.

You will collaborate with oncologists, infusion services, social workers, and other teams to deliver timely, high-quality care, while ensuring exceptional patient experiences and smooth transitions across the cancer care continuum.