Job TitleNurse Navigator/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51319Working TitleNurse Navigator - Multidisciplinary ClinicDepartment NameM3030:Cancer Clinic ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$54,080-95,056/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BSN
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) + approved advanced national nursing certification required within 2 years of hire date
Physical Requirements
May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Primarily Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 4:30pm. Occasional evenings and weekends depending on departmental needs.
Job Summary
The Nurse Navigator will work with the patient and members of the clinical care team to help navigate their way to timely and quality care and to assist in overcoming any barriers to care.
This will include, but is not limited to, connecting them to resources and information to make informed decisions, providing education and emotional support, and coordinating team communications. The NN will assist the patient from initial diagnosis through diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up or end-of-life care. This position will work with patients with Upper GI cancer diagnoses on active treatment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess working knowledge of electronic health records for inpatient/outpatient. Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications is encouraged.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
BSN + 1 year of experience.
Deadline to Apply08/21/2025Our University Community
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