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Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator
SSM Health
Greater Saint Louis
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
About this role
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job
Summary:
Provides services as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care in a clinic setting.
Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities
Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
Collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in all patient encounters.
Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results bringing significant values to the provider’s attention.
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Exhibits knowledge of tests and procedures and their significance as related to patient care.
Recognizes the implementation of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients. Uses knowledge of medications in instructing patients about medication therapy.
Establishes working relationships teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling and general public information.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
Experience
Three years' registered nurse experience
Physical Requirements
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
Required Professional License And/Or Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2050000010 ACC Main
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Skills for this role
patient navigationcare coordinationpatient educationmedication managementdiagnostic results processingdata tracking and outcomesquality improvementreferral coordinationfamily counselingprocess improvement
Certifications
BLS HCP - AHA
Requirements
- BLS HCP - AHA
- RN License - Illinois IDFPR
- RN License - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- RN License - Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- RN License - Wisconsin DSPS
- Compact State RN License (accepted for MO, OK, WI)
- Primary Responsibilities
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)
- Upfront Tuition Coverage (FlexPath Funded)
About the employer
SSM Health
Hiring organization
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system serving communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. With more than 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers, SSM Health operates hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care,…
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