Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Markey Cancer Center within the University of Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Team Leader to oversee daily operations, coordinate staffing and scheduling, and drive continuous quality improvements to ensure patient safety in an ambulatory oncology setting.

The role requires a BSN and RN licensure with eligibility for UKHC Nursing Professional Advancement within 6 months of hire; annual resubmission is required. Shift: Mon–Fri days; no experience required beyond licensure.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid license in good standing.
• Advancement on UKHC Nursing Professional Advancement (NPA) within 6 months of hire.
• Annual resubmission required throughout employment in this job title.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities at the Markey Cancer Center.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and scheduling.
• Implement quality improvement measures and ensure patient safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Windows

Word/Outlook

Clinical applications

Education

BSN

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56275

Working Title

Nurse Team Lead

Department Name

M3030:Cancer Clinic Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

\$28.00-39.10/hour

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

No experience required.

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, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, may require some holidays.

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is currently seeking a Nurse Team Leader.

This position will work closely with the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Director to oversee the daily activities at the Markey Cancer Center, provide continuity of care, maintain appropriate staffing and scheduling, implement quality improvement measures, and ensure patient safety standard adherence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

None

Deadline to Apply

11/02/2026

Our University Community

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