Job Title
Nurse Navigator/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE46802
Working Title
Nurse Navigator – Digestive Diseases & Nutrition Gastroenterology Clinic
Department Name
M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE
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
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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
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary
The Nurse Navigator will work with the members of the Gastroenterology Inflammatory Bowel Disease program clinical care team to help patients access timely, quality care and overcome 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
Previous experience in Gastroenterology.
Deadline to Apply
09/24/2024
Our University Community
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