University of Kentucky

Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky$62K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience
  • Active Kentucky or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Experience with unit-specific competencies such as PALS, ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support the Emergency Services Manager and supervise transport nursing staff
  • Conduct clinical shifts as a working supervisor (up to 50% of hours)
  • Schedule, manage payroll, and assess staff competencies
  • Evaluate nursing staff performance and provide coaching
  • Collaborate with EMS and medical leadership for operational improvements
  • Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards for patient transport
  • Assist with quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Full-time position with stable hours
  • Opportunity for personal and professional development
  • Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Engagement in critical decision-making for patient care
  • Participation in a collaborative healthcare team
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR15315

Working Title
Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM)/Emergency Services & Specialty Care Transport

Department Name
H3100:Emergency Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$30.00-53.67/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Required Related Experience

1.5 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS for the HealthCare Provider.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff. Must be able to move about in a complex physical environment.

Shift

To ensure the best patient outcomes and a healthy work environment, 50% of hours worked are to be within the hours of 3pm-7am, and must include a minimum of 16 weekend hours in a 6 week schedule. Any modification of this requirement must be made at the discretion of the Nursing Operations Administrator/Service Line Nursing Director

Job Summary

The Assistant Patient Care Manager supports the Manager for EMS and Transports and provides direct supervision to the transport nurses, both adult and pediatric/ neonatal. This is a "working supervisor" position and up to 50% of the hours will be clinical shifts. Dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Emergency Services for nursing practice, reports directly to the Manager for EMS and Transport Operations. The Assistant Patient Care Manager will provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and opportunities for growth to nursing staff and assist in the day-to-day operations of the department. The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for scheduling, payroll management, monitoring of staff competencies, and evaluation of nursing staff performance.

The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) provides operational and clinical leadership for the UK HealthCare Specialty Care Transport nursing team while maintaining an active clinical role as a transport nurse on specialty care ambulances. This position supports the safe and efficient transport of critically ill and medically complex patients while assisting with staffing, scheduling, competency, performance, quality improvement, and operational readiness. The APCM works closely with EMS, nursing, medical, and dispatch leadership to support staff, improve transport operations, and maintain high standards for patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

BLS plus unit specific competencies/certifications such as PALS, ACLS, etc

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

3-4 years of experience

Deadline to Apply
08/17/2026

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