Clinical Nurse Specialist​/UKHC

Job Summary

This position will provide the necessary skills, guidance, and education to patients and nurses to ensure the nursing care provided is efficient, cost-effective, evidence-based, and of the highest quality.

Develops, implements and evaluates educational strategies and programs. Identifies trends in patient outcomes to determine performance improvement activities. Provides support and clinical expertise to facilitate/coordinate progress toward meeting performance improvement goals. Integrates research, evidence
-based knowledge of nursing and resource management into practice environment. Participates in the development of health care policy and related education within the institution and community. Assists in facilitating transition to practice for the new graduate. Serves as a clinical resource and change agent. Demonstrates excellent leadership, teaching, interpersonal skills and an understanding of organization and systems.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Time management, organization, Microsoft Excel, ability to be self-directed.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

MSN or higher degree in nursing, 5 years of full time nursing experience required; nursing experience in NICU/ neonatal patient population preferred.

Final date to receive applications 01/18/2026 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.