Orthopedic RN Navigator: Care Coordination & Education

Mercy; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Job summary

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide patients through the orthopedic care journey from initial consultation to surgery, recovery and follow-up.

In collaboration with surgeons and care teams, you will coordinate care, provide education, ensure timely, high-quality care, and maintain accurate documentation in EPIC. This role supports pre-operative planning, discharge coordination, and patient discharge planning.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and navigate care for orthopedic patients throughout evaluation, treatment, surgery, and recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and post-operative care.
• Facilitate communication between patients, providers, and care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Support pre-operative planning, discharge coordination, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems.
• Track outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice.

Skills

RN license in state

BLS

2-3 years nursing exp

Effective communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide patients through the orthopedic care journey from initial consultation to surgery, recovery and follow-up.

In collaboration with surgeons and care teams, you will coordinate care, provide education, ensure timely, high-quality care, and maintain accurate documentation in EPIC. This role supports pre-operative planning, discharge coordination, and patient discharge planning.