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Healthfirst Bluegrass
Lexington, Kentucky

Nurse Specialist - Triage

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At HealthFirst Bluegrass (HFBG), we believe healthcare is for everyone—no matter their background, circumstances, or ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we live out our mission daily: to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that strengthens the health of our community.

We are seeking a Nurse Specialist - Triage to join our care team! This role is about more than clinical skills—it’s about building trust, providing education, and ensuring our patients feel supported every step of the way.

In this role, you will:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for patients and families with health questions or concerns.
  • Support patients with care coordination, triage, and medication management.
  • Provide education and counseling to empower patients in managing their health.
  • Collaborate with providers, community health workers, and other team members to connect patients with the care and resources they need.
  • Advocate for patients facing barriers—whether that’s transportation, prescriptions, or navigating the healthcare system.

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Kentucky and BLS certification required.
  • Nursing degree (Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN) with relevant nursing/care coordination experience.
  • A passion for equity, compassion, and community health.

At HealthFirst Bluegrass, you’ll find a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference.

Apply today to join our team of caregivers, advocates, and difference-makers.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patient inquiries and manages care coordination, triage, and medication oversight. They also provide patient education and collaborate with the care team to connect patients with necessary community resources.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient advocacyClinical nursingHealth counseling

Telehealth Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 43 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Healthfirst Bluegrass compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $97k (middle half $85k–$119k)419 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Kentucky82 active5,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 60% no call · 70% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Registered Nurse pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Telehealth Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 193 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.