Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Nurse Navigator

Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Nurse Navigator

Days | Full Time | 32 hours per week

Bonus $15,000 two-year commitment 

Your experience matters 

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• The Nurse Navigator functions as a part of a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for oncology patients.  This position will be responsible for development and coordination of this program.  The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for ensuring all patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services, coordinating patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and serving as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology, oncology and radiation oncology care management.  This position will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population through clinical knowledge expertise consultation, education and research.
• In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes.  The job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job.  Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Why Join Us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage -- with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period -- tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Clinical Ladder Eligible - increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels

What we are looking for:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

   

   

License:

• Registered Nurse 

• Current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky or a current Registered Nurse licensure with a multistate compact status

   

Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification or obtained within 90 days after hire date
• Oncology nursing certification preferred

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions? 

Please contact Melissa Taylor by texting 606-731-0734, calling 270-576-6023 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/MTaylorNurseRecruiterLCRH

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone--your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.