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Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States


Working Title Nurse Team Leader - Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Pulmonology
Department Name

Department Name M3500: AMBULATORY MEDICINE

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

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, Day Shift; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary
The Medicine Specialties Clinic, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, and Pulmonology, is seeking a Nurse Team Lead to 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 Nurse Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Directors to oversee the daily activities of the divisions, operationalize ambulatory clinic issues, nursing directives, maintain appropriate staffing and scheduling, implement quality improvement measures, and ensure patient safety standards adherence. Additionally, the Nurse Team Lead will be responsible for creating the clinical team schedule, supporting clinical staffing, supporting clinical operations, and ongoing training of clinical team.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, clinical applications, communication, customer service and organizational skills.

Preferred Education/Experience
2 or more years of experience preferred.

EEO Statement
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

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