Nurse Team Leader​/Ambulatory​/UKHC

Working Title Pediatric Specialty clinic
- Nurse Team Leader Pediatric BMI, Pediatric  Pediatric Psychology

Department Name

Department Name M4000:

Pediatrics Clinic

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

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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.

Job Summary

Pediatric Specialty Clinic is seeking a Nurse Team Leader to manage nursing teams with the divisions of Pediatric BMI Clinic, Pediatric Infectious Disease, and Pediatric Psychology Clinic.

This position will manage daily clinic flow, provide direct patient care, as well as day to day oversight of nursing and clinical staff. In addition, 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 Team Lead works closely with the Practice Manager and Nurse Clinical Manager to operationalize ambulatory clinic issues, nursing directives, scheduling templates, protocols, and staffing models.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, and clinical applications. Supervisor experience is preferred but not required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN with one to two years’ experience preferred but not required.

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 03/16/2026

Our University Community

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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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your paid employment experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please select the the response that best represent your full year paid, full-time experience working in a nursing supervisory position.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 year, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years