Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Pediatric Specialty Clinic in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nurse Team Lead to manage nursing teams and oversee ambulatory operations.

This full-time, day-shift role requires a BSN, RN licensure, and the ability to advance on the UKHC Nursing Professional Advancement program within 6 months. The position emphasizes clinic flow, direct patient care, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license and advancement on UKHC Nursing Professional Advancement (NPA) within 6 months of hire and annual resubmission required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing teams within the Pediatric Specialty Clinic.
• Oversee daily clinic flow and direct patient care.
• Collaborate with division chief and providers to implement clinical protocols and ensure continuity of care.
• Operationalize ambulatory clinic issues, nursing directions, scheduling templates, and staffing models.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

MS Windows

Word

Outlook

clinical applications

Supervisory experience

detail oriented

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Title

Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56141

Working Title

Department Name

M4000:Pediatrics Clinic

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 (40 hours/ week)

Job Summary

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

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?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply

10/22/2026

Our University Community

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