Patient Navigator Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an RN Navigator to guide patients through complex care pathways, coordinate referrals, and support transitions within a comprehensive care continuum. The role emphasizes documentation in EHR, patient education, and collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

The RN Navigator will advocate for patients, reduce barriers to access, and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care across settings.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to educate effectively.
• Proven collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Competence with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data tracking.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to complex care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through complex care pathways and help navigate care transitions.
• Facilitate timely referrals and coordinate services with interdisciplinary teams.
• Reduce barriers to care to improve patient outcomes and experience.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Use EHR tools to document progress and monitor quality metrics.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Educating patients

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Data tracking

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN Navigator

coordinates and personalizes patient care across the healthcare continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide patients through complex care pathways and help navigate care transitions.
• Facilitate timely referrals and coordinate services with interdisciplinary teams.
• Reduce barriers to care to improve patient outcomes and experience.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Use EHR tools to document progress and monitor quality metrics.

Qualifications / Skills

• Active RN licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to educate effectively.
• Proven collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Competence with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data tracking.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to complex care coordination.