Mercy

Rural Health Navigator (Mercy Hospital Aurora)- Full Time

Mercy  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Rural Health Transformation Program Navigator serves as a frontline liaison between community residents and available healthcare and social service resources. This role supports individuals in navigating complex systems, addressing social determinants of health, and improving access to care across assigned counties. Navigators support implementation of Hub-approved community health initiatives and collaborate with local partners to improve community health outcomes.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Community Health, Human Services, or related field.
  • Two years of experience in community outreach, case management, patient navigation, or social service delivery preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in community settings with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in rural or underserved communities.
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health and community-based resources.
  • Completion of a Community Health Worker training program (such as Partners in Care) preferred.
  • Ability to complete approved Community Health Worker training during the first year of employment preferred.

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.

Mercy

About Mercy

At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.

Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.

As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.

Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.

Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.

Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chesterfield, Missouri
Year Founded
1886
Website
mercy.net
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