Lung Cancer Nurse Coordinator & Patient Navigator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule Program at the University of Kentucky is responsible for coordinating, implementing and managing a comprehensive program focused on early detection and evaluation of lung cancer.

This role oversees patients undergoing low-dose CT screening and those with incidental nodules, serving as the primary liaison among patients, providers, radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery and oncology teams to ensure timely evaluation

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Kentucky or eligible by date of hire.
• National certification in ambulatory care nursing or care coordination within 2 years of hire.
• Experience coordinating care across pulmonology, radiology, thoracic surgery and oncology teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and manage the Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule Program.
• Oversee LDCT screening and incidental nodules; liaise among patients, radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery and oncology.
• Ensure timely evaluation, follow-up, diagnosis and treatment when indicated.

Education

BSN

Job description

The Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule Program at the University of Kentucky is responsible for coordinating, implementing and managing a comprehensive program focused on early detection and evaluation of lung cancer.

This role oversees patients undergoing low-dose CT screening and those with incidental nodules, serving as the primary liaison among patients, providers, radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery and oncology teams to ensure timely evaluation