Enter a job title or keyword

RN Nurse Navigator Mercy Clinic Orthopedics

Mercy

Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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.

Position Details:

Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator - Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork

Location: 12700 Southfork Road Suite 100 St. Louis MO 63128
Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)

Overview

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to serve as a trusted guide for patients throughout their orthopedic care this role you will coordinate care provide education and support patients from initial consultation through surgery recovery and follow-up care.

Working alongside orthopedic surgeons advanced practice providers therapists and interdisciplinary teams youll help ensure timely high-quality care while delivering an exceptional patient experience.

What Youll Do

Coordinate and navigate care for orthopedic patients throughout evaluation treatment surgery and recovery.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses procedures treatment plans and post-operative care.
Facilitate communication between patients providers and care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Support pre-operative planning discharge coordination and post-operative follow-up.
Monitor patient progress and address barriers to care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems.
Track outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.
Serve as a clinical resource for patients families providers and staff.

Qualifications

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
2-3 years of nursing experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Orthopedic surgical services care coordination or nurse navigator experience
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to push pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday
Ability to bend reach kneel twist squat and perform other physical movements as necessary

Mercy Key Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2000 for continuing education
Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave for new parents
401k with employer match
Paid PTO for volunteering
Competitive salary
Future career growth!

Join Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork and help patients navigate their path to recovery with expert guidance compassionate care and exceptional service.

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

Required Experience:

Apply Now

About Company

Mercy

Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.

View Profile View Profile

AI AutoApply

Apply to 100+ jobs with one click