Nurse Navigator

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 patients 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 Certification:

• 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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.