Nurse Navigator/UKHC

UK HealthCare; 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 guide them toward timely, quality care and help overcome barriers to care. This includes connecting patients to resources, providing education and emotional support, and coordinating communications across the care team.

The Nurse Navigator will assist from initial diagnosis through diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up or end-of-life care, ensuring smooth navigation through the care pathway.

Qualifications

• BSN and 1 year of related experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an approved advanced national nursing certification due within 2 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Help patients navigate to timely, quality care and overcome barriers to care.
• Connect patients to resources and information to support informed decisions, provide education and emotional support.
• Coordinate team communications and assist patients from initial diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Care coordination

Education & emotional support

Team communication

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Navigator/UKHC

Requisition Number RE54599

Working Title Nurse Navigator

Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics

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

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 Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays

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.

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 08/23/2026

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.