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Job Title Nurse Navigator/UKHC Requisition Number RE48143 Working Title Nurse Navigator - Cardiovascular Svcs. Department Name H7300: CARDIOVASCULAR 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-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 with Cardiovascular patients Deadline to Apply 11/26/2024 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.


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