Nurse Coord Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC
$60,569 - $95,056 yearly
- UK HealthCare
- Lexington, KY
- Nov 10, 2026
Job Description
The Nurse Coordinator for the Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule Program is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive program focused on the early detection and evaluation of lung cancer.
This role oversees patients undergoing low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening as well as patients identified with incidental pulmonary nodules through imaging performed for other clinical indications. Serving as the primary liaison among patients, providers, radiology departments, pulmonology specialists, thoracic surgeons, and oncology teams, the Nurse Coordinator ensures timely evaluation, follow-up, diagnosis, and treatment when indicated.
This role oversees patients undergoing low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening as well as patients identified with incidental pulmonary nodules through imaging performed for other clinical indications. Serving as the primary liaison among patients, providers, radiology departments, pulmonology specialists, thoracic surgeons, and oncology teams, the Nurse Coordinator ensures timely evaluation, follow-up, diagnosis, and treatment when indicated.
Qualifications
BSN
4 yrs
Registered Nurse (RN) plus national certification in area of specialty, ambulatory care nursing, or care coordination and transition management within 2 years
none
none
Schedule
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
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