Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Mercy; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator for the Oncology program. The role centers on guiding oncology patients and their families through the cancer care continuum, coordinating care with physicians, infusion services, imaging, and supportive teams.

You will educate patients on diagnoses and treatment plans, address barriers to care, and document progress in EPIC, contributing to high-quality, timely care and an exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• BSN preferred.
• Oncology/infusion or care coordination experience desired.
• OCN certification or willingness to obtain preferred.
• ACLS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and navigate oncology care across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and side effects.
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, infusion services, imaging, and support teams.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
• Assist with referrals, appointment coordination, treatment scheduling, and transitions of care.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to care.
• Provide emotional support and link to community resources and financial assistance.
• Maintain timely documentation in EPIC and other systems.
• Track outcomes and contribute to program development.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical expertise

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Nurse Navigator is a nursing specialist who follows patients across the continuum of care. The Navigator coordinates with an advanced level of clinical expertise, all aspects of treatment and care for, and in collaboration with, Mercy's patients, their family and significant others, physicians, interdisciplinary team, and other support staff.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Location

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center - 10050 Kennerly Road, Suite 2600, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to serve as a trusted guide and advocate for oncology patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. In this role, you will coordinate care, provide education, help remove barriers to treatment, and support patients from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care. Working closely with oncologists, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, social workers, radiation oncology, and other interdisciplinary team members, you will help ensure patients receive timely, coordinated, and high-quality care while delivering an exceptional patient experience.

What You'll Do

• 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.

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
• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Oncology, infusion, hematology/oncology, care coordination, case management, or nurse navigator experience
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification or willingness to obtain
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, squat, and perform other physical movements as necessary

Mercy Key Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• Health, Dental, and Vision available after day one
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid PTO for volunteeringCompetitive salary
• Future career growth opportunities

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Join Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center and make a meaningful difference in the lives of oncology patients by providing expert guidance, compassionate support, and exceptional care throughout every stage of their cancer journey.