Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE56315

Working Title
Nurse Team Leader - Oncology - Lexington Clinic

Department Name
M3030:Cancer Clinic Services

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

BSN

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) and must advance on UKHC Nursing Professional Advancement (NPA) within 6 months of hire and annual resubmission required throughout employment in this job title.

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

M-F, 8-4:30, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call.

Job Summary

The Nurse Team Leader will supervise all nursing staff and other clinical support staff functions in the Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic locations. Ensuring resources are managed appropriately, as well as ensuring quality patient care, are essential job duties for this position. This includes: initiating actions for resolutions, maintaining nursing standards of care and participating in updating policies and procedures related to cancer care.

In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring adequate nursing staff and clinical support staff are available to care for patients, work with staff to develop schedules and coverage plans, and act as a clinical and systems resource for staff.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, clinical applications. Supervisory experience, detail oriented.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

1 year RN experience preferred, oncology experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
11/04/2026

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