Nurse Manager/Ambulatory/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is hiring a Nurse Manager for the Ambulatory Medicine clinics in Lexington, KY. This role leads nursing and support staff across Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Pulmonology to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include BSN, RN licensure, and at least three years of management experience in healthcare. Proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft 365 is preferred. Position is full-time, day shift, with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• RN with BSN is required for this role.
• Minimum 3 years of related healthcare leadership/management experience.
• National certification to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and clinical support staff in ambulatory medicine.
• Ensure resources are managed efficiently and patient care quality maintained.
• Develop staff schedules and coverage plans; support clinical improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with ambulatory nursing director and practice manager.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

RN experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Office)

EPIC

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Manager/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55927

Working Title Nurse Manager - Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Pulmonology

Department Name M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 12

Salary Range $76,839-111,634/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) and a national certification to be obtained within 1 year of hire and maintained throughout employment in this job title. This national certification will require approval by nursing leadership.

Physical Requirements The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager will supervise all designated nursing staff and other clinical support staff functions in the Medicine Specialties Clinic. Ensuring appropriate management of resources and quality patient care are essential job duties for this position. This includes: initiating actions for resolutions, maintaining nursing standards of care and magnet-related designations requirements as well as participating in updating policies and procedures. In addition, the positions will be responsible for ensuring adequate nursing staff and clinical support staff are available to care for patients, work with staff to develop schedules and coverage plans, act as a clinical and systems resource for staff, and complete designated staff performance evaluations. The position will work directly with the practice manager and ambulatory nursing director for practice and clinical improvement and nursing initiative.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be an experienced RN, hold a BSN , and have leadership and management experience in a healthcare setting. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have efficient skills in Microsoft 365 (Office) and EPIC .

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience BSN and RN plus four or more years management/development experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026

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.

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