Department Name M8505: AMB-UHS Clinics 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 ADN Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS valid for at least 5 months from hire date Physical Requirements Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking and sitting for long periods of time.
Shift Monday – Friday, day shift Job Summary This nurse position is primarily working with UK Student population. The duties involve nurse triage, administering allergy injections, student TB and vaccine compliance management and other general ambulatory nurse responsibilities. The Nurse Clinical Ambulatory provides disease specific patient care to a group of patients who have serious acute and/or chronic health events or who are seeking healthcare to maintain their state of wellness.
Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to skilled assessments, care plans and care plan implementation, patient education and clinical evaluation or interventions. This position requires working with medical professionals who are working under time and efficiency constraints in a busy ambulatory care setting with a patient centered care focus on quality, safety, and service. A working knowledge of enterprise, nursing, departmental policies, protocols, and procedures is needed to be successful.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience ADN or BSN Deadline to Apply 09/02/2026 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.
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