Substance Use Nurse Coordinator

Department Name 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year 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 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) Physical Requirements Sitting and walking for long periods of time, performing tasks with repetitive motions (typing/clicking on computer) Shift Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

The Substance Use Nurse Coordinator position will provide non-clerical and clinical support to patients and their family members to coordinate administrative matters, appointments, services, resources, and schedules related to the care provided within the First Bridge Clinic located in the Center for Drug and Alcohol Research. The position also will provide risk reduction services, including opioid overdose education with naloxone distribution and training; assisting providers in caring for complex patients with opioid use disorder; assistance with obtaining prior authorizations, and administration of long-acting FDA -approved medications as well as collect data and assume responsibility for process improvement and state/other reporting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Specialization in substance use, mental health, or barriers to care is a plus Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN Deadline to Apply 11/03/2026 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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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.