RN Navigator: Care Coordination Leader & Discharge Champion

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator to lead care coordination for inpatient and outpatient populations. You will assess patient care needs, guide the care team, and ensure timely, safe, high-quality care under Mercy Service Standards. This role requires an active RN license, 2-3 years of nursing experience, and BLS/ACLS within 90 days of hire.

A BSN is preferred; ACLS certification is preferred. You will promote a seamless care model and collaborate to optimize discharge planning and utilization

Qualifications

• Graduate from approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• 2-3 years’ nursing experience.
• BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to direct care providers.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Assess care requirements and make recommendations based on illness severity.
• Ensure timely, safe, high-quality care and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator to lead care coordination for inpatient and outpatient populations. You will assess patient care needs, guide the care team, and ensure timely, safe, high-quality care under Mercy Service Standards. This role requires an active RN license, 2-3 years of nursing experience, and BLS/ACLS within 90 days of hire.

A BSN is preferred; ACLS certification is preferred. You will promote a seamless care model and collaborate to optimize discharge planning and utilization