Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

Nurse Navigator/UKHC

Job Title - Nurse Navigator/UKHC

Department Name - 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

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 - Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift - Monday- Friday days

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 - 10/13/2026

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, 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you aware that you will be required to obtain the advanced national nursing certification in area of expertise within 2 years of hire date?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Academic Transcript