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Position Details:
Mercy Clinic Springfield - Gastroenterology Clinic
Full-Time: Monday - Friday
Days
**Up To A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
Key Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education.
Up to $3000 Relocation Assistance for full time only.
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.
Overview:
**THIS IS A PROCEDURAL NURSE**
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.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medications and their effects, patient education, principles to develop a self-care program, instruments and common safety practices.
Licensure: Current valid state license.
Certifications: CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Preferred Experience: 3 years' clinic procedures
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.
