Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Clinic Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky are consistently in demand, concentrated across primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient specialty practices serving both urban and rural communities at every experience level from new graduate to senior clinician. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the largest hiring metros, with established employers such as Norton Healthcare, University of Kentucky HealthCare, and Baptist Health actively recruiting clinic registered nurses across their ambulatory and specialty clinic networks. Chronic disease management, pediatric primary care, and women's health are among the most sought-after specialties in Kentucky clinic settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Northern Kentucky Health Department
Job Posting
August 24, 2026
Clinic Registered Nurse II (Clinic RN II) [code: HCRN2]
Join Our Mission: Make a Real Difference
Be a driving force in public health! Join NKY Health and contribute to our mission to improve the quality of life in the region. We are dedicated to preventing disease, promoting wellness, and protecting against health threats by inspiring collaboration, igniting partnerships, and improving outcomes.
The Clinical Services Division is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinic Registered Nurse II.
The Impact of This Role
This is an essential position that coordinates offsite clinics and works in an onsite or offsite clinic setting to independently deliver a broad range of quality public health nursing services, including complex case management services, essential for promoting and protecting the safety and health of the Northern Kentucky community while maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality and a professional image.
We are looking for YOU!
Some Quick Facts About the Job
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/wk), non-exempt (hourly) merit system position
Classification: Clinic Registered Nurse II (Clinic RN II)
Band: 10
Starting Pay Rate: $35.10/Hour to $43.11/Hour (based on your years of directly related paid experience)
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Initial Location: Covington, Florence, Newport, or Williamstown
Usual Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (May work until 6:00 p.m. on some Wednesdays)
What You Will Do
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Performs health assessments and screenings by interview and/or physical examination and develops plans for care to achieve expected outcome(s).
- Performs simple to complex routine and non-routine client services for a broad range of assigned program(s) in a clinic setting according to local and state policies and procedures, the Administrative Reference (AR), Clinical Services Guide (CSG) and WIC and Nutrition Manual.
- Provides one on one or group client education and counseling on issues based on plans for care and educates eligible parties about benefits of assigned programs.
- Makes referrals to community resources as needed and maintains communication with other disciplines in coordinating health care activities on and off-site.
- Documents services and activities using appropriate workflows.
- Coordinates community outreach activities, offsite clinics, and community education programs as requested.
- Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, serving as a preceptor and mentor.
- Provides case management activities, coordination, and implementation of designated public health service(s) or program(s) as assigned.
What Qualifications You Need
Minimum Qualifications:
Pre-Hire Education: One of the following:
- Associate’s degree or diploma from an accredited college, university or school of nursing plus 2 years of full-time experience as an RN.
- BSN from an accredited college or university.
- The equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Certifications:
- Must attain CPR certification prior to appointment date and maintain throughout incumbency.
- Must attain and maintain any required certification(s) for assigned programs.
License: Must attain license to work as an RN in Kentucky prior to appointment date and maintain throughout incumbency.
Other: Must possess a valid, active driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of:
- Nursing theory, public health nursing, and standard public health nursing protocols.
- Principles and methods for teaching and instruction designed to affect behavior modification.
- Resources for assigned programs.
- Health department policies, procedures, technology, and equipment pertaining to assigned duties.
Skills and Abilities to:
- Combine technical proficiency in medical tasks with strong critical thinking and communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail.
- Use and generally maintain standard medical and nursing equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Anticipate and solve problems and challenges.
- Draw sound conclusions.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Maximize and appropriately use resources.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Understand and follow written and oral instruction.
- Perform in an organized and efficient manner.
- Accurately convey information in a culturally competent manner to instruct, persuade, or otherwise influence behaviors and attitudes.
- Translate work processes and/or regulations into clear, actionable, and verifiable steps.
- Maintain professional working relationships.
- Prioritize, plan, and organize work activities.
- Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate documentation and proficiency in digital charting.
- Contribute to a culture of quality.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations that do not pose undue hardship on the organization may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How and When to Apply
For immediate consideration, please apply by 8/31/2026.
If you’d like to wait, we’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on Indeed or our website.
Please use ONLY one of the following methods to submit your application:
- Through Indeed www.indeed.com
- Through NKY Health’s website https://nkyhealth.org/careers/
Important Note: We are unable to consider paper, faxed, or emailed applications. To be considered, please use one of the approved online methods above.
- Please reference code HCRN2 on any attachments or correspondence.
- No phone calls please.
- Selection will be made by interview(s) and/or review of submitted documentation.
- Submitted documentation must indicate that you meet the minimum qualifications.
- A criminal background check will be required.
Another Important Note: We invite you to visit our website at www.nkyhealth.org to view other opportunities to join our team. Each position needs a separate application.
EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBTQ+
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.12 - $43.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Northern Kentucky Health Department
Job Posting
August 24, 2026
Clinic Registered Nurse II (Clinic RN II) [code: HCRN2]
Join Our Mission: Make a Real Difference
Be a driving force in public health! Join NKY Health and contribute to our mission to improve the quality of life in the region. We are dedicated to preventing disease, promoting wellness, and protecting against health threats by inspiring collaboration, igniting partnerships, and improving outcomes.
The Clinical Services Division is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinic Registered Nurse II.
The Impact of This Role
This is an essential position that coordinates offsite clinics and works in an onsite or offsite clinic setting to independently deliver a broad range of quality public health nursing services, including complex case management services, essential for promoting and protecting the safety and health of the Northern Kentucky community while maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality and a professional image.
We are looking for YOU!
Some Quick Facts About the Job
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/wk), non-exempt (hourly) merit system position
Classification: Clinic Registered Nurse II (Clinic RN II)
Band: 10
Starting Pay Rate: $35.10/Hour to $43.11/Hour (based on your years of directly related paid experience)
Reports To: Clinic Manager
Initial Location: Covington, Florence, Newport, or Williamstown
Usual Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (May work until 6:00 p.m. on some Wednesdays)
What You Will Do
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Performs health assessments and screenings by interview and/or physical examination and develops plans for care to achieve expected outcome(s).
- Performs simple to complex routine and non-routine client services for a broad range of assigned program(s) in a clinic setting according to local and state policies and procedures, the Administrative Reference (AR), Clinical Services Guide (CSG) and WIC and Nutrition Manual.
- Provides one on one or group client education and counseling on issues based on plans for care and educates eligible parties about benefits of assigned programs.
- Makes referrals to community resources as needed and maintains communication with other disciplines in coordinating health care activities on and off-site.
- Documents services and activities using appropriate workflows.
- Coordinates community outreach activities, offsite clinics, and community education programs as requested.
- Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, serving as a preceptor and mentor.
- Provides case management activities, coordination, and implementation of designated public health service(s) or program(s) as assigned.
What Qualifications You Need
Minimum Qualifications:
Pre-Hire Education: One of the following:
- Associate’s degree or diploma from an accredited college, university or school of nursing plus 2 years of full-time experience as an RN.
- BSN from an accredited college or university.
- The equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Certifications:
- Must attain CPR certification prior to appointment date and maintain throughout incumbency.
- Must attain and maintain any required certification(s) for assigned programs.
License: Must attain license to work as an RN in Kentucky prior to appointment date and maintain throughout incumbency.
Other: Must possess a valid, active driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of:
- Nursing theory, public health nursing, and standard public health nursing protocols.
- Principles and methods for teaching and instruction designed to affect behavior modification.
- Resources for assigned programs.
- Health department policies, procedures, technology, and equipment pertaining to assigned duties.
Skills and Abilities to:
- Combine technical proficiency in medical tasks with strong critical thinking and communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail.
- Use and generally maintain standard medical and nursing equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Anticipate and solve problems and challenges.
- Draw sound conclusions.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Maximize and appropriately use resources.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Understand and follow written and oral instruction.
- Perform in an organized and efficient manner.
- Accurately convey information in a culturally competent manner to instruct, persuade, or otherwise influence behaviors and attitudes.
- Translate work processes and/or regulations into clear, actionable, and verifiable steps.
- Maintain professional working relationships.
- Prioritize, plan, and organize work activities.
- Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate documentation and proficiency in digital charting.
- Contribute to a culture of quality.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations that do not pose undue hardship on the organization may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How and When to Apply
For immediate consideration, please apply by 8/31/2026.
If you’d like to wait, we’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on Indeed or our website.
Please use ONLY one of the following methods to submit your application:
- Through Indeed www.indeed.com
- Through NKY Health’s website https://nkyhealth.org/careers/
Important Note: We are unable to consider paper, faxed, or emailed applications. To be considered, please use one of the approved online methods above.
- Please reference code HCRN2 on any attachments or correspondence.
- No phone calls please.
- Selection will be made by interview(s) and/or review of submitted documentation.
- Submitted documentation must indicate that you meet the minimum qualifications.
- A criminal background check will be required.
Another Important Note: We invite you to visit our website at www.nkyhealth.org to view other opportunities to join our team. Each position needs a separate application.
EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBTQ+
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.12 - $43.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinic registered nurse jobs across Kentucky.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required prior to start date
- One or more years of clinical nursing experience in an outpatient or ambulatory setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong patient education skills and experience managing chronic disease populations
Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinic registered nurse in Kentucky?
You become a clinic registered nurse in Kentucky by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, passing the NCLEX-RN examination, and obtaining licensure through the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact member state, so nurses already licensed in another compact state may practice in Kentucky without obtaining a separate Kentucky license. Most clinic employers also require BLS certification before your start date.
How much do clinic registered nurses make in Kentucky?
Clinic registered nurses in Kentucky earn a median of about $81,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,170 for the lowest 10% to over $111,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinic registered nurses in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring clinic registered nurses in Kentucky include Baptist Health System KY & IN, Deaconess Health System, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, per current listings on MigrateAte as of August 2026. Kentucky's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and independent specialty clinic groups are consistent sources of clinic nursing openings across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most clinic registered nurse jobs?
Lexington, Paducah, and Henderson have the most clinic registered nurse openings in Kentucky. Louisville leads because of its concentration of major health systems and ambulatory care networks, Lexington is driven by University of Kentucky HealthCare and its affiliated specialty clinics, and Bowling Green benefits from a growing regional healthcare market anchored by Medical Center Health System and expanding outpatient services.
Are there remote clinic registered nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinic registered nursing is fundamentally a hands-on, patient-facing role, so the large majority of positions require on-site presence. About 0% of clinic registered nurse openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telephonic triage, care coordination, or chronic disease management coaching rather than direct clinical care.
How can I get hired as a clinic registered nurse in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to nurse residency or new-graduate programs offered by large Kentucky health systems such as Norton Healthcare and University of Kentucky HealthCare, which run structured ambulatory and clinic tracks for nurses without prior outpatient experience. Starting in an inpatient med-surg or primary care tech role and transitioning internally is another common route. Holding an active Kentucky Board of Nursing license, a completed NCLEX-RN, and BLS certification gives candidates a clear hiring advantage even before accumulating clinic-specific hours.
Where can I find and apply to clinic registered nurse jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to clinic registered nurse jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across primary care clinics, specialty practices, and outpatient health centers. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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