Palliative Care Nurse Navigator & Care Coordinator

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator who will serve as the primary clinical point of contact for specialty care patients and their families. You will coordinate care across the continuum, guiding patients from diagnosis through treatment, discharge, and follow-up, while removing barriers to timely care and ensuring smooth transitions between providers and services.

The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and proactive navigation to enhance patient and provider satisfaction in a complex

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience.
• Current Kentucky or Compact State unrestricted RN license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for specialty care patients and families.
• Coordinate care across the continuum from diagnosis through treatment, discharge, and follow-up.
• Eliminate barriers to timely care and facilitate system flow within a complex specialty environment.
• Educate, advocate, and coordinate care to support informed decision-making and treatment adherence.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure in Kentucky or compact state

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator who will serve as the primary clinical point of contact for specialty care patients and their families. You will coordinate care across the continuum, guiding patients from diagnosis through treatment, discharge, and follow-up, while removing barriers to timely care and ensuring smooth transitions between providers and services.

The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and proactive navigation to enhance patient and provider satisfaction in a complex