Patient Care Navigator - Guidance & Support Throughout Treatment

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nurse Navigator to guide patients and the care team through diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. You will connect patients with resources, provide education and emotional support, and help address barriers to timely, quality care.

The nurse navigator collaborates with physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate testing, treatment options, and ongoing communication, ensuring patient-centered care from initial diagnosis through

Responsibilities

• Connect patients to resources and information to make informed decisions.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Coordinate team communications among clinical staff.
• Assist patients from initial diagnosis through diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up or end-of-life care.

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nurse Navigator to guide patients and the care team through diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. You will connect patients with resources, provide education and emotional support, and help address barriers to timely, quality care.

The nurse navigator collaborates with physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate testing, treatment options, and ongoing communication, ensuring patient-centered care from initial diagnosis through