Nurse Coord Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule program in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on coordinating the early detection and evaluation of lung cancer, liaising with radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and oncology teams to ensure timely evaluation and follow-up.

The position requires a BSN, an active RN license in Kentucky, and national certification in ambulatory care or care coordination within 2 years, plus at

Qualifications

• BSN required and active RN license in Kentucky.
• RN with national certification in ambulatory care, or care coordination, preferred within 2 years.
• Minimum 4 years of related nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Lung Cancer Screening program.
• Serve as liaison among patients, radiology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and oncology teams.
• Oversee patient evaluation, follow-up, and timely treatment when indicated.

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Title

Nurse Coord Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56424

Working Title

Nurse Coordinator Clinical - Lung Cancer Coordinator

Department Name

M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

11

Salary Range

$60,569-95,056/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) plus national certification in area of specialty, ambulatory care nursing, or care coordination and transition management within 2 years

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.

Job Summary

The Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule Program is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive program focused on the early detection and evaluation of lung cancer.

This role oversees patients undergoing low-dose CT ( LDCT ) lung cancer screening as well as patients identified with incidental pulmonary nodules through imaging performed for other clinical indications. Serving as the primary liaison among patients, providers, radiology departments, pulmonology specialists, thoracic surgeons, and oncology teams, the Nurse Coordinator ensures timely evaluation, follow-up, diagnosis, and treatment when indicated.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply

11/16/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.