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Form of workNurse Navigator/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE43147
Working Title:Nurse Navigator
Department Name:H3185:Interventional Radiology
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:11
Salary Range:$54,080-95,056/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 through 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.
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:02/13/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
