Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14990

Working Title
RN/Triage - Hamburg Primary Care Clinic

Department Name
MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
10

Salary Range
$28.00-39.10/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

ADN

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active KY or Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months from hire date

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday -Friday day shift 8a-5p with possible some variation depending on operational needs.

Job Summary

This RN role is centered around supporting the patient access workflow, with an emphasis on improving first-call resolution, reducing call transfers, and enhancing response times for patients. The Clinical Nurse acts as a vital clinical resource, addressing patient concerns and escalations when patients first connect with the care team.

Timely clinical triage and assessment of patient needs are key responsibilities, ensuring guidance is provided according to established protocols. By doing so, the RN helps deliver efficient, high-quality care, minimizing unnecessary follow-ups and delays. Collaboration with providers and care teams is integral to this role.

The RN will assist in reducing provider message volume, streamlining communication, and supporting overall clinic efficiency. This position is crucial for improving the patient experience and facilitating the successful implementation of new access workflows within Primary Care.

In addition to the triage duties, the Clinical Nurse may also work directly in the clinic alongside providers when operational needs require additional support.

The Nurse Clinical Ambulatory provides disease specific patient care to a group of patients who have serious acute and/or chronic health events or who are seeking healthcare to maintain their state of wellness. Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to skilled assessments, care plans and care plan implementation, patient education and clinical evaluation or interventions. This position requires working with medical professionals who are working under time and efficiency constraints in a busy ambulatory care setting with a patient centered care focus on quality, safety, and service. A working knowledge of enterprise, nursing, departmental policies, protocols, and procedures is needed to be successful.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN

Deadline to Apply
04/29/2026

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