Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Pediatric Specialty Clinic seeks a Nurse Team Lead to supervise nursing teams within Nephrology and Rheumatology. The role includes managing daily clinic flow, delivering direct patient care, and coordinating nursing directions with clinic leadership.

Responsibilities also involve creating, maintaining, and applying clinical protocols to ensure consistent care and efficient staffing models in ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and advance on UKHC NPA within 6 months of hire.
• Annual resubmission required for continued employment in this role.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills including MS Windows, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing teams within Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology.
• Manage daily clinic flow and provide direct patient care.
• Oversee nursing staff and implement clinical protocols.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Windows

Outlook

Clinical applications

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) and must advance on UKHC Nursing Professional Advancement ( NPA ) within 6 months of hire and annual resubmission required throughout employment in this job title.

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 (40 hours/ week)

Job Summary

Pediatric Specialty Clinic is seeking a Nurse Team Lead to manage nursing teams with the divisions of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology.

This position will manage daily clinic flow, provide direct patient care, as well as day to day oversight of nursing and clinical staff. This position will work closely with the division chief and providers to create, maintain, and implement clinical protocols and procedures to ensure continuity of care. The Nurse Clinical Manager works closely with the Practice Manager and Nurse Clinical Manager Senior to operationalize ambulatory clinic issues, nursing directions, scheduling templates, protocols, and staffing models.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, clinical applications. Supervisory experience, detail oriented

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/27/2026

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