Nurse Navigator-Specialty

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Nurse Navigator is a leader providing support, mentorship, and guidance to those who provide direct patient care. The Nurse Navigator coordinates the delivery of patient care by assessing care requirements of the individual patient and making recommendations based on severity of illness, intensity of service, and skill level. The Nurse Navigator ensures patients receive timely, safe, effective, and high‑quality care.

They coordinate the patient’s plan of care with the bedside nurse, set expectations regarding professional conduct, and serve as a resource for the patient care unit. The Nurse Navigator holds direct and indirect care providers accountable for their professional responsibilities and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for management of the assigned inpatient and outpatient populations and facilitates an effective process of the new care model, supporting quality patient care, safety, and financial components;

promoting integration of a seamless care model; coordinating patient discharge planning for post‑acute services, length‑of‑stay (LOS) management, and utilization management; collaborating to include coordination as evidenced by metrics, optimizing performance, and adopting best practice. They perform duties and responsibilities consistently with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• Pre‑op education
• Daily rounding while the patient is in the hospital
• Patient discharge disposition
• Follow‑up care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis – MERCY CLINIC HEART&VASC-EP

625 S New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., no weekends, no holidays

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in the state of practice

• 2‑3 years’ experience required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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 grow with us.