Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Team Leader - Oncology for the Lexington Clinic. The role oversees nursing and clinical staff, ensuring resources and staffing plans support high-quality cancer care.

The position requires a BSN and RN licensure; oncology experience is preferred and supervisory responsibilities apply. The work hours are Monday–Friday with standard clinic operations.

Qualifications

• RN required with BSN and RN licensure.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing and clinical staff at Lexington Clinic locations.
• Manage resources, schedules, and coverage plans.
• Maintain nursing standards of care and update cancer care policies.
• Serve as clinical and systems resource for staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Basic computer skills

MS Windows

Word

Outlook

Clinical applications

Education

BSN

Tools

Clinical applications

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56315

Working Title Nurse Team Leader - Oncology - Lexington Clinic

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 M-F, 8-4:30, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call.

Job Summary

The Nurse Team Leader will supervise all nursing staff and other clinical support staff functions in the Markey Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic locations. Ensuring resources are managed appropriately, as well as ensuring quality patient care, are essential job duties for this position. This includes: initiating actions for resolutions, maintaining nursing standards of care and participating in updating policies and procedures related to cancer care.

In addition, this position 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, and act as a clinical and systems resource for staff.

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

1 year RN experience preferred, oncology experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

11/04/2026

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