Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision

Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave

401(k) with match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide oncology patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care. You will coordinate care with oncologists, infusion nurses, social workers, and other team members to ensure timely, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include educating patients, facilitating communication, supporting transitions of care, and documenting in EPIC.

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 oncology patients across diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, procedures, and side effects.
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, infusion services, imaging, and care teams.
• Develop and execute individualized care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with referrals, appointments, treatment scheduling, and transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems.
• Track patient outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Team communication

Education

RN license

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.