Nurse Navigator/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky
Job Function: Medical
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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| Job Title | Nurse Navigator/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE46285 |
| Working Title | Nurse Navigator - Medical-Oncology |
| Department Name | H7700: Cancer Services-Inpatient Pav A |
| 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 patients and members of the Medical Oncology 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 Nurse Navigator will assist the patient from initial diagnosis through diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up or end-of-life care. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted with the minimum annual rate set at $62,400.00/year. All pay rates will be based on the candidate’s experience. |
| 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 oncology experience |
| Deadline to Apply | 09/15/2024 |
| Our University Community | 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
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- * 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
- * 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
- * Please describe your experience caring for oncology patients.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised?
- UK Jobs Website
- Employee Referral
- Print Advertisement
- On-line Advertisement
- Military Connection Advertisement
- Job Fair
- "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
- HospitalCareers.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- None of the Above
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- Cover Letter
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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