Nurse Navigator-Specialty

Overview

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 makes 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. The Nurse Navigator sets the expectations regarding professional conduct and serves as a resource for the patient care unit. The Nurse Navigator will hold direct and indirect care providers accountable for their professional responsibilities, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for management for the assigned inpatient, and outpatient population.

This position is designed to facilitate 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 adoption of best practice.

Responsibilities include;

pre-op education, daily rounding while the patient is in the hospital, patient discharge disposition, and follow-up care. They perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Education:

• Graduate from approved school of nursing

Licensure:

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

Experience:

• 2-3 years  experience required.

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Preferred Certification

• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds. These benefits are available to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand here. A positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy align perfectly with our mission and vision. We re collaborative and never afraid to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care—that s part of our commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

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.