Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Team Leader/Ambulatory/UKHC Requisition Number RE56266 Working Title Nurse Team Leader Department Name M3030:Cancer Clinic Services 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

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

No experience required.

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

Option of 3 12-hour shifts or 4 9-hour shifts

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center Infusion department at UKHC is currently seeking a Nurse Team Leader with primary patient care duties in adult Ambulatory Chemotherapy and Infusion. This position will work closely with the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager, and Medical Director to oversee the daily activities of the oncology infusion department, provide continuity of care, maintain appropriate staffing and scheduling, implement quality improvement measures, and ensure patient safety standard adherence. At least 1 year of adult chemotherapy administration experience is required. This includes: initiating actions for resolutions, maintaining nursing standards of care and participating in updating policies and procedures related to cancer care. In addition, this position will: be responsible for ensuring adequate nursing staff and clinical support staff are available to care for patients, work with staff to develop schedules and coverage plans, and act as a clinical and systems resource for staff.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, clinical applications. Supervisory experience, detail oriented.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 11/02/2026 Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

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 choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in supervising others.

• 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter