Nurse Clinical//UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Clinician Ambulatory to deliver disease-specific patient care in a busy ambulatory setting. You will perform assessments, create and implement care plans, and provide patient education with a focus on safety and service quality.

Ideal candidates hold an ADN or BSN and can work Monday–Friday daytime hours. This role emphasizes teamwork with other health professionals and adherence to campus policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• RN license/registration/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide disease-specific patient care to ambulatory patients.
• Perform skilled assessments, develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and provide ongoing clinical evaluation or interventions.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

MS Windows

Word

Outlook

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

MS Windows

Word

Outlook

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 day shift

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 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.