Nurse Navigator, Mercy South

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. This specialist performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and with Mercy Signature Service standards.

Position Details:

Mercy South

10010 Kennerly Road

St. Louis, MO 63128

Full Time, Days (40 hours/week)

Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5p or similar

Key Responsibilities

Post-Discharge Follow-Up

• Contact discharged patients within 48 hours to assess their transition home
• Verify receipt and understanding of discharge instructions
• Identify potential barriers to recovery and escalate concerns as appropriate

Care Coordination & Resource Navigation

• Provide contact information for primary care providers and outpatient services
• Assist patients in locating providers using Mercy physician finder resources
• Guide patients to relevant discharge information via After Visit Summary or MyMercy

Patient Advocacy & Education

• Educate patients on available resources to support recovery and prevent readmissions
• Reinforce understanding of follow-up care and next steps
• Serve as a patient advocate by addressing concerns and facilitating connections to additional support

Service Recovery

• Proactively identify and address service-related concerns from the hospital stay
• Escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution and follow-up

Survey Engagement

• Educate patients on the importance of Patient Experience Surveys
• Encourage survey participation to support process improvement and caregiver recognition

Qualifications

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities

Required Education:

• Graduate from a school of nursing is required.

Preferred Education:

• Advanced Practice/master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Required Experience:

• 2 years nursing experience is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Formal patient education and community educational presentations
• Support group facilitation

Licensure:

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice is required.

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days of hire is required.

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.