University of Kentucky

Nurse Navigator/UKHC

University of Kentucky$71K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of related nursing experience.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Advanced national nursing certification required within 2 years of hire.
  • Knowledge of electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Guide patients through the healthcare system for timely and quality care.
  • Assist patients in overcoming barriers to accessing care.
  • Connect patients with appropriate resources and information.
  • Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
  • Coordinate communications among clinical team members.
  • Support patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with weekdays only (no weekends or holidays).
  • Day shifts offering a balanced work schedule.
  • Supportive environment for professional development in oncology nursing.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Nurse Navigator/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55733

Working Title
Nurse Navigator/Gyn-Oncology Clinic

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

M-F day shift, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call

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

oncology experience preferred
care coordination/navigation experience preferred
women's health experience preferred

Deadline to Apply
09/11/2026

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