Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54189

Working Title
Nurse Team Leader - Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Pulmonology

Department Name
M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE

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

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The Medicine Specialties Clinic, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, and Pulmonology, is seeking a Nurse Team Lead to manage daily clinic flow, provide direct patient care, as well as day-to-day oversight of nursing and clinical staff.

This position will work closely with the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Directors to oversee the daily activities of the divisions, operationalize ambulatory clinic issues, nursing directives, maintain appropriate staffing and scheduling, implement quality improvement measures, and ensure patient safety standards adherence. Additionally, the Nurse Team Lead will be responsible for creating the clinical team schedule, supporting clinical staffing, supporting clinical operations, and ongoing training of clinical team.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, clinical applications, communication, customer service and organizational skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

2 or more years of experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
05/04/2026

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