What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC
Requisition Number
NR14519
Working Title
RN/Comprehensive Vascular & Wound Care Clinic
Department Name
M7100: AMB - Surgery/Cardiothoracic
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
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
Job Summary
Th RN within the Comprehensive Vascular & Wound Care Clinic will utilize evidence-based practices to provide wound care treatments, including selecting appropriate dressings and therapeutic techniques to promote healing and reduce complications. Additionally, the RN will provide patient education, ensuring all parties know the best practices in wound management and prevention strategies.
The Nurse Clinical Ambulatory provides disease-specific patient care to patients with serious acute and/or chronic health events or seeking healthcare to maintain their wellness. The position’s responsibilities include, but are 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 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, EPIC.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BSN preferred with at least 1-2 years of wound care clinical experience; WOC certification highly preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/26/2026
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.
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.
Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC
Requisition Number
NR14519
Working Title
RN/Comprehensive Vascular & Wound Care Clinic
Department Name
M7100: AMB - Surgery/Cardiothoracic
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
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
Job Summary
Th RN within the Comprehensive Vascular & Wound Care Clinic will utilize evidence-based practices to provide wound care treatments, including selecting appropriate dressings and therapeutic techniques to promote healing and reduce complications. Additionally, the RN will provide patient education, ensuring all parties know the best practices in wound management and prevention strategies.
The Nurse Clinical Ambulatory provides disease-specific patient care to patients with serious acute and/or chronic health events or seeking healthcare to maintain their wellness. The position’s responsibilities include, but are 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 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, EPIC.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BSN preferred with at least 1-2 years of wound care clinical experience; WOC certification highly preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/26/2026
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.
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.
Salary : $28 - $39