"Substance Use Nurse Coordinator"

Job Details

Job Title: Substance Use Nurse Coordinator

Requisition Number: RE50786

Department Name: 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 46

Salary Range: $52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BSN

Required Related Experience: 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements: Sitting and walking for long periods of time, performing tasks with repetitive motions (typing/clicking on computer)

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Job Summary: The Substance Use Nurse Coordinator position will provide non-clerical and clinical support to patients and their family members to coordinate administrative matters, appointments, services, resources, and schedules related to the care provided within the First Bridge Clinic located in the Center for Drug and Alcohol Research. The position also will provide risk reduction services, including opioid overdose education with naloxone distribution and training; assisting providers in caring for complex patients with opioid use disorder; assistance with obtaining prior authorizations, and administration of long-acting FDA-approved medications as well as collect data and assume responsibility for process improvement and state/other reporting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Specialization in substance use, mental health, or barriers to care is a plus

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: BSN

Deadline to Apply: 09/21/2025