Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

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

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Nurse Clinical Ambulatory in Rheumatology to deliver disease-specific patient care in a busy outpatient clinic in Lexington, KY. This role requires RN licensure, ADN or BSN, and a patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities include assessments, care plan development, patient education, and clinical evaluation. Workday is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, 40 hours per week, with occasional schedule adjustments.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Conduct clinical evaluations in a busy ambulatory Rheumatology setting.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Working Title Nurse Clinical - Rheumatology/Ambulatory

Department Name

Department Name M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE

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

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed

Job Summary

This position is in the Rheumatology division that specializes in adult medicine and the disease process of pulmonary patients. 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 10/18/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.