UofL Health·Shepherdsville, Kentucky
The nurse navigator acts as an advocate and educator for oncology patients and their families within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating the continuum of care, managing weekly conferences, and tracking treatment outcomes for process improvement.
Summary: About Us UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center is an academic cancer center affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The cancer center’s goal is to make cancer a disease of the past through cutting-edge care, innovative clinical trials and cancer prevention efforts. Brown Cancer Center is home to Kentucky’s first and longest-accredited program by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. We are a nationally recognized center for developing experimental cancer therapeutics and diagnostics and have the most significant cancer trials program in the region. We are a global leader in the clinical trial testing of new immunotherapies that activate your body’s immune system to fight cancer and have become early adopters of these immunotherapies that reduce the cancer death rate in the U.S. The Center for Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy has been established through experts at the Brown Cancer Center to understand further the role of cancer and the immune system to identify new therapeutic targets and develop innovative treatment strategies. Benefits & Perks Competitive Pay & Benefits Options. Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays. Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner. 401K with Employer Match.
Job Summary: The nurse navigator functions on a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and communicator for the oncology patient and their families. Responsibilities Educates patients and families about disease process, treatment options, and potential side effects. Coordinate patients through the continuum of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Serve as the liaison between disciplines and any supportive/community services. Coordinate weekly multidisciplinary conferences and database tracking analysis for treatment outcome purposes. Compile data, tracks outcomes, and make recommendations for process improvement. Provide referrals/support for follow-up care for patients. Travel to multiple locations with the ULH system as needed. Additional
Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited/approved school of nursing. Associate Nursing Degree required – BSN required within 2 years of hire. Current RN license in Kentucky. 2+ years of oncology experience at the bedside. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with nurses, physicians, and skilled healthcare professionals. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision.
Oncology certified nurse (OCN) recommended or to be obtained within 2 years of employment. Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigator certification recommended or to be obtained within 2 years of employment. Previous Cerner experience. UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.
Candidates must have an Associate Nursing Degree (BSN required within 2 years), a Kentucky RN license, and at least 2 years of bedside oncology experience. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.