Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Neuroscience Institute at the University of Kentucky is seeking an RN for ambulatory care in Lexington, KY. The role supports spine neurosurgery and a multidisciplinary team, delivering skilled assessments, care plan development, and patient education in a busy ambulatory setting.

This full-time, day-shift position requires an active RN license in Kentucky (or compact state) and an ADN or BSN. BLS certification is required; no prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• RN must hold an active KY or Compact RN license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers current for at least 6 months from hire date.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled assessments, develop and implement care plans, and provide patient education.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an ambulatory care setting to support spine neurosurgery patients.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Working Title RN/Ambulatory Kentucky Neurosciences Institute

Department Name

Department Name M1300:Kentucky Neuroscience Institute

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range

Salary Range $28.00-39.10/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

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, days

Job Summary

At the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, RNs work together with other specialists as part of an award-winning multidisciplinary team that handles the management, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological and neuromuscular conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), multiple sclerosis and stroke. This position supports the spine neurosurgery team.
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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

ADN or BSN

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026

Our University Community

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