Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full Time

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator, to coordinate and facilitate patient care, ensuring appropriate service utilization and better outcomes in Rockford, IL. Schedule includes Monday–Friday with limited on-call, dayshift, and a focus on transitions and discharge planning.

The role requires BSN (or enrollment in a BSN completion program), active RN license in Illinois, and knowledge of Allscripts Care Management and Epic EMR. Weekend/holiday on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or enrollment in a BSN Completion Program.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination to assure seamless transitions in care.
• Conducts early patient assessment to identify discharge planning needs.
• Creates individualized, patient-focused plan for continuing care needs.
• Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers using community resources.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure discharge is timely and follow-up is established.
• Educates patients and families about chronic disease conditions using current nursing knowledge.
• Ensures core measures are met prior to discharge.
• Identifies and intervenes in financial risk situations for patient and organization.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

BSN

Tools

Allscripts Care Management

Epic EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full TimeApply: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-03201**OVERVIEW**The RN Patient Navigator coordinates and facilitates patient care activities to assure appropriateness of services and efficient utilization of resources, improve coordination of care across the health care continuum, and to contribute to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.**Schedule**: Monday-Friday with limited on-call rotation**Shift**: Days**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination services to hospital patients in a variety of settings to assure seamless transitions in care while minimizing any associated delays or risk of readmission.* Conducts early patient assessment, by case-finding and referral, to identify coordination and discharge planning needs.* Creates individualized, patient -focused plan for meeting continuing care needs.* Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers utilizing knowledge of community resources.* Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure discharge is timely, patient education and instructions are complete, and appropriate follow-up is established.* Utilizes current clinical nursing knowledge to effectively educate patients and families about chronic disease conditions.* Collaborates with staff nurses and physicians to ensure all elements for core measures have been met prior to discharge.* Conducts clinical review process according to Utilization Management Plan.* Identifies and intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to the patient and the organization.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Graduate of an accredited nursing program.- BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice. Case Management Certification (ACM) preferred. Certification preferred within three years to a specialty approved by CNO or designee; i.e.; Case Management, Med/Surg or Diabetic Education.BLS/CPR required within 90 days**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** May include color blind test (per department guidelines) Must be skilled with use of voice mail and phone features. Must be able to use available technology for language interpretation. Must have expert knowledge of Allscripts Care Management program and Epic EMR. Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, and have basic knowledge of Excel and Word. Must be able to easily toggle between computer applications. Must be available to work and or be on-call on weekends and holidays, as assigned. On-call requires accessibility by pager or cell phone during assigned hours and ability to respond promptly to pages by phone.**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Assignments are based on abilities and are normally received in the form of results expected and due dates. Only general procedures are available to guide work. Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance.**SUPERVISES**This job has no supervisory responsibilities.**PAY RANGE:**$38.80 - $60.14Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunities