Nurse Navigator I

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you. 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: Manager, Patient Care Shift: Time Type: Full time Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.