Job Description:

Nurse Navigator Lexington, KY

Full Time, 1st Shift

Baptist Health outpatient oncology, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment. Our cancer center offers medical oncology, infusion therapy, radiation oncology, and genetic counseling. We also provide nutritional counseling, palliative care, psychological support, and access to support services. Our expert oncologists and team create personalized treatment plans with the latest technologies. From diagnosis through recovery, we ensure patients and caregivers receive continuous support and education. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient’s journey.

Description:

Serves as a clinical resource, patient advocate, and system navigator for cancer care and serves as a liaison between the organization, patients, families, and the community for cancer groupsProvides written and verbal breast cancer information related to the patient’s diagnosis, pathology plan of treatment, and survival plan of careFacilitates information gathering and analysis for patients to make informed decisionsAssesses patient’s educational and physio/psychosocial needs and barriers to careIndividualizes the care of breast cancer patients throughout the continuum of careCollaborates with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely access and continuity of care across various care settingsWorks with healthcare providers in maintaining concordance with evidenced-based care and with established and adopted guidelinesEnhances self-development on a continual basis by maintaining current knowledge in clinical education, reviewing professional literature and participating in professional organizations

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Minimum of two years of relevant work experienceCurrent KY state license as a registered nurseBasic life supportOncology nursing experience preferred but not requiredMust obtain Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN, AOCN, AOCNS or AOCNP) within 1 year of hire

Benefits:

Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.