Orthopedic RN Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Job summary

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their orthopedic care journey from initial consultation to recovery and follow-up. You will coordinate care with surgeons, providers, and staff to deliver timely, high-quality services and an exceptional patient experience.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, pre‑operative planning, discharge coordination, and post‑operative follow‑up, while maintaining

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 and timely documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems.
• Track outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, providers, and staff.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Documentation

Education

RN license

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their orthopedic care journey from initial consultation to recovery and follow-up. You will coordinate care with surgeons, providers, and staff to deliver timely, high-quality services and an exceptional patient experience.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, pre‑operative planning, discharge coordination, and post‑operative follow‑up, while maintaining