Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Clinician Ambulatory to provide disease-specific patient care in a busy ambulatory setting. The role involves assessments, care planning, and patient education within a patient-centered, quality-focused environment.

Requirements include RN licensure and ADN/BSN education; preferred ADN or BSN. Shift is Monday–Friday; basic computer proficiency (MS Windows, Word, Outlook) is expected. Deadline to apply 09/08/2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• ADN or BSN preferred.
• Basic computer skills: MS Windows, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide disease-specific patient care to ambulatory patients.
• Perform skilled assessments, care planning and implementation.
• Educate patients and conduct clinical evaluations/interventions.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

MS Windows

Word

Outlook

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Summary

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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

ADN or BSN

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/08/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
  • UK Jobs Website
  • Employee Referral
  • Print Advertisement
  • On-line Advertisement
  • Military Connection Advertisement
  • Job Fair
  • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
  • Facebook
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
  • None of the Above

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter