Remote Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Advocacy

Mercy; O’Fallon (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy, in Missouri, seeks a Part-Time Nurse Navigator (Hybrid) to guide patients through their care journey, coordinating pre- and post-treatment steps and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, utilization management, and quality improvement initiatives. The RN must have 2-3 years of nursing experience and an active license, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Guide patients through their treatment journey, serving as a primary resource and advocate.
• Provide patient and family education, including pre-operative preparation and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support discharge planning and coordinate post-acute services.
• Monitor patient progress and help improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care.
• Assist with length of stay (LOS) management and utilization review activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EPIC)

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current RN license in the state of practice

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Mercy, in Missouri, seeks a Part-Time Nurse Navigator (Hybrid) to guide patients through their care journey, coordinating pre- and post-treatment steps and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, utilization management, and quality improvement initiatives. The RN must have 2-3 years of nursing experience and an active license, with BLS certification.