Nurse Navigator/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Navigator will work with patients and the clinical care team to help them access timely and quality cancer care. The role includes coordinating education and information, providing emotional support, and ensuring clear team communication throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Oncology ambulatory clinic setting.

Ideal candidate has RN licensure, BSN, and up to 1 year of related experience, with the ability to coordinate resources and support patient decision-making.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 1 year related experience.
• RN plus approved advanced national nursing certification required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and care team to navigate timely, quality care.
• Coordinate education, resources, and information for informed decisions.

Skills

Nursing skills

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Navigator/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56254

Department Name M3030:Cancer Clinic Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range $71,087-95,056/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 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, with 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 is in an Oncology Ambulatory Clinic.

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? No

Preferred Education/Experience BSN + 1 year of experience

Deadline to Apply 11/02/2026

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