Posted June 10, 2026
Nurse Residency Coordinator/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285170254
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Nurse Residency Coordinator/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | NR15164 |
| Working Title | Nurse Residency Coordinator |
| Department Name | H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 12 |
| Salary Range | $62,400-111,634/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | MSN |
| Required Related Experience | 3 years |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Registered Nurse (RN), American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification |
| Physical Requirements | The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; intermittently standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer work station for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or position patients, equipment, or materials; occasionally working at heights above 4 feet and working in confined spaces; occasional risk of injury from use of equipment on the job; intermittent (10-50% of the time) job-related travel |
| Shift | Monday through Friday primarily on day shift, but other hours and days of the week to accommodate the needs of the department |
| Job Summary | Nurse Residency Coordinator will be held responsible for the oversight, planning, implementation and evaluation of all activities related to the Nurse Residency Program. This individual is accountable to the Manager of Nursing Staff Development. This position requires the knowledge of and skill in: professional nursing theory and practice, leadership, adult teaching and learning, facilitation and collaboration, and communication. Knowledge, understanding, acceptance and support of the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of the hospital are essential. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of web-based surveys and electronic communications; understanding data management; schedule coordination; conflict resolution and critical thinking. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Previous or current experience as an educator is preferred. Current or previous experience in Professional Development, Outcomes Management or Program Development preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/14/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
- New Graduate
- Diploma
- ADN
- BSN
- MSN
- PhD or DNP
- * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your current licensure status.
- None
- Current KY RN License
- Current compact state RN licensure
- Current non-compact state RN licensure
- New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
- Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
- * Where did you first see this position advertised?
- UK Jobs Website
- Employee Referral
- Print Advertisement
- On-line Advertisement
- Military Connection Advertisement
- Job Fair
- "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
- HospitalCareers.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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