Nurse Navigator-Specialty (Non-Exempt) (13117N)

Company: Mercy
Location: Ozark
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nurse Navigator - Specialty (Non-Exempt) Summary: The Nurse Navigator plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating patient care across both inpatient and outpatient environments, ensuring that treatment is delivered safely, effectively, and promptly. This position involves collaboration with patients, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to manage care plans, discharge processes, and utilization management, all while upholding professional standards. A registered nursing license and clinical expertise are essential for this role, which aims to enhance patient outcomes through well-coordinated care delivery. Discover your purpose with us! The Nurse Navigator serves as a leader, offering support, mentorship, and guidance to those involved in direct patient care. This role entails assessing individual patient care needs and making recommendations based on the severity of illness, required service intensity, and skill level. The Nurse Navigator ensures that patients receive timely, safe, and high-quality care, coordinating care plans with bedside nurses. They establish expectations for professional conduct and act as a resource for the patient care unit. Additionally, the Nurse Navigator holds both direct and indirect care providers accountable for their professional duties and compliance with regulatory standards. This position is responsible for managing both inpatient and outpatient populations, facilitating an effective new care model that emphasizes quality patient care, safety, and financial considerations. The role promotes the integration of a seamless care model, coordinating discharge planning for post-acute services, managing length of stay (LOS), and overseeing utilization management. Collaboration is key, as evidenced by performance metrics, to optimize outcomes and implement best practices. Responsibilities include pre-operative education, daily patient rounds during hospitalization, discharge planning, and follow-up care. All duties are performed in alignment with our mission, values, and service standards. Position Details: Location: Gastroenterology Clinic, Springfield Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Overview: The Nurse Navigator is a nursing specialist who follows patients throughout their care journey. This role requires advanced clinical expertise to coordinate all treatment and care aspects in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and support staff. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a related field Required Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Certifications: Must hold a valid RN license in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire. Why Join Us? From your first day, we provide exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period. Become part of a compassionate and collaborative team where your input is valued. At our organization, you will contribute to shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy. As we expand, you will have opportunities to grow alongside us. By submitting your application, you agree to the transmission of your information to the employer through a data processor. Please review our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy for more details. Keywords: Nurse Navigator, patient care coordination, registered nurse, discharge planning, utilization management, clinical expertise, healthcare leadership, patient safety, post-acute care, care management

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