Gill Affiliate Nurse Liaison/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleGill Affiliate Nurse Liaison/UKHCRequisition NumberNR14614Working TitleGill Affiliate Nurse Liaison/UKHCDepartment NameH3130:Gill Heart InstituteWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$54,080-95,056/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSNRequired Related Experience5 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationLicensed Nurse (RN)Physical RequirementsThis position requires occasionally transporting objects up to 25 lbs, sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time, repetitive motion, and occasional job-related travel; must have reliable transportation to and from events/locations.ShiftMonday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm with some weekends and holidays per department need.Job SummaryThe Affiliate Nurse Liaison will work with patients, Gill Affiliate Network (GAN) members and clinical care teams throughout the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute to help patients navigate their way to timely, quality care and to assist in overcoming barriers to care.

The nurse liaison will ensure that new referrals are scheduled with the appropriate Gill Heart & Vascular Institute provider and that all documentation/records are available to the provider on the day of the initial visit. They will assist patients by providing education and emotional support before and after their visit to UK Healthcare and coordinating communication between the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute and the referring GAN provider.

The Affiliate Nurse Liaison will assist patients from initial diagnosis through diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up, as needed. The goal of the Nurse Liaison is to assist GAN hospitals with timely referral for their patients and allow for increased patient and referring provider satisfaction.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMust have reliable transportation to and from events/locations.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePrefer at least 3 years of cardiac RN experienceDeadline to Apply01/29/2026Our University CommunityWe 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

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1. * Please indicate your current Nursing licensure status.
   • None
   • Current KY RN license
   • Current non-compact state RN license
   • Current compact state RN license
   • New graduate within 6 months or provisional license
   • Valid KY temporary work permit
2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • Journal of Public Health Dentistry
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Academic Keys
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above
4. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
   • New Graduate
   • Diploma
   • ADN
   • BSN
   • MSN
   • PhD or DNP
5. * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have as a RN in which you were responsible for direct patient care.
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

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Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter