Substance Use Nurse Coordinator

Job Title
Substance Use Nurse Coordinator


Requisition Number
RE50786


Working Title

Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


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

4 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Sitting and walking for long periods of time, performing tasks with repetitive motions (typing/clicking on computer)



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm



Job Summary

The Substance Use Nurse Coordinator position will provide non-clerical and clinical support to patients and their family members to coordinate administrative matters, appointments, services, resources, and schedules related to the care provided within the First Bridge Clinic located in the Center for Drug and Alcohol Research.

The position also will provide risk reduction services, including opioid overdose education with naloxone distribution and training; assisting providers in caring for complex patients with opioid use disorder; assistance with obtaining prior authorizations, and administration of long-acting FDA-approved medications as well as collect data and assume responsibility for process improvement and state/other reporting.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Specialization in substance use, mental health, or barriers to care is a plus



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

BSN



Deadline to Apply
07/15/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.