Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Mercy; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families through the cancer journey, coordinating care and removing barriers. You will work with oncology teams to ensure timely, high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

The role focuses on education, care coordination, referrals, and documentation in EPIC, with emphasis on compassionate support and program development across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current RN license in the state of practice.
• 2–3 years nursing experience with oncology or care coordination preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Oncology/infusion care experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and navigate oncology care across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, plans, meds, procedures, side effects.
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, infusion, imaging, and other teams.
• Develop and execute individualized care plans with physicians and teams.
• Assist with referrals, scheduling, transitions of care, and follow-ups.
• Monitor progress and address barriers to care.
• Provide emotional support and connect to community resources and financial aid.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and clinical systems.
• Track outcomes and quality metrics to support program development.
• Serve as a clinical resource throughout the cancer care continuum.

Skills

Care coordination

Oncology nursing

Patient education

EPIC documentation

Education

RN license MO

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Nurse Navigator is 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)

Overview

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

Required

• 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 volunteering
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth opportunities

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.

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.