Gill Affiliate Nurse Liaison/UKHC

Job Title
Gill Affiliate Nurse Liaison/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14614

Working Title
Gill Affiliate Nurse Liaison/UKHC

Department Name
H3130:Gill Heart Institute

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasionally transporting objects up to 25 lbs, sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time, repetitive motion, and occasional job-related travel; must have reliable transportation to and from events/locations.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm with some weekends and holidays per department need.

Job Summary

The Affiliate Nurse Liaison will work with patients, Gill Affiliate Network (GAN) members and clinical care teams throughout the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute to help patients navigate their way to timely, quality care and to assist in overcoming barriers to care.

The nurse liaison will ensure that new referrals are scheduled with the appropriate Gill Heart & Vascular Institute provider and that all documentation/records are available to the provider on the day of the initial visit. They will assist patients by providing education and emotional support before and after their visit to UK Healthcare and coordinating communication between the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute and the referring GAN provider.

The Affiliate Nurse Liaison will assist patients from initial diagnosis through diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up, as needed. The goal of the Nurse Liaison is to assist GAN hospitals with timely referral for their patients and allow for increased patient and referring provider satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must have reliable transportation to and from events/locations.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer at least 3 years of cardiac RN experience

Deadline to Apply
01/29/2026

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