Nurse Navigator I _ E

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Provides advocacy, education, and emotional support to empower informed decision-making and enhance the patient and family experience. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions, address barriers to care, and optimize health outcomes. Ensures effective communication among patients, providers, and community resources. Promotes continuous improvement in care delivery through patient feedback, program development, and ongoing professional education.

Essential Functions

• Provides individualized support, education, and information to patients and families throughout the care continuum, including disease process, treatment, and community resources.

• Serves as the primary liaison and communication link between patients, families, medical staff, and the care team to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and education needs, documenting interventions and outcomes.

• Identifies and addresses barriers to care, assisting with logistical, financial, and psychosocial needs, and referring to supportive services as appropriate.

• Coordinates and monitors patient progress, compliance, and transitions of care, providing ongoing feedback and support.

• Designs, develops, and participates in the creation and delivery of health education materials and programming for patients and staff.

• Maintains advanced specialty training, certifications, licensure, and completes all required competencies and continuing education.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary and community partners to facilitate multidisciplinary care and promote evidence-based practice.

• Collects, analyzes, and reports clinical data to support quality improvement, safety, and program goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a related field

Master’s degree in nursing is preferred

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Registered Nurse

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittent performance of repetitive motions (such as typing or documentation); intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment; occasional job-related travel; occasional exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Integrated Services

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2340 Carter Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky