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Oncology Screening Nurse Navigator--Lung Cancer Focus

Baptist Health
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Jan 29, 2026
Summary Job Description: Oncology Screening Nurse Navigator--Lung Cancer Focus Full Time - Day Shift Hamburg Location, Lexington, KY The Oncology Pathway supports patients throughout the cancer care continuum by coordinating services across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The department works collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure timely access to care, evidence-based treatment planning, and a patient-centered experience that promotes quality outcomes and continuity of care. Job Description: Assesses patient's educational, physio/psychosocial needs, barriers to care and support systems Facilitates information gathering and analysis for patients to make informed decisions Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely access and continuity of care across various care settings Develops and drives initiatives to eliminate barriers to care Facilitates access to healthcare and community resources for patients as necessary Individualizes the care of lung cancer patients throughout the continuum Encourages patients to maintain records of their health history Facilitates high quality, timely, and individualized patient care through coordination, collaboration, and advocacy Maintains necessary information systems and processes to promote effective development, management, and reporting of the lung screening/cancer program Serves as a liaison between the organization, patients, families, physicians, and the community for lung cancer care Requirements: Current KY or Compact State License as a Registered Nurse Bachelor of Nursing Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN, AOCN, AOCNS or AOCNP) within one year of employment At least 2 years of oncology experience Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually. Company-paid Maternity and Paternity Leave. 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire. Bereavement Leave (includes pets). PTO Sell Back Program. Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation). Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Education 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.