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.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Minimum of 1.5 years of nursing experience needed.
  • Preferred 3-4 years of experience in a relevant role.
  • Proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS) and unit-specific certifications such as PALS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Patient Care Manager in day-to-day nursing unit management.
  • Provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff.
  • Assist in scheduling and payroll management for the unit.
  • Monitor staff competencies and evaluate their performance.
  • Lead special projects as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.
  • Manage clerical staff within the unit as applicable.

Benefits

  • Full-time position in a supportive healthcare environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Increased patient outcomes through a supervisory role.
  • Exposure to various nursing populations and unit-specific responsibilities.
  • Flexible scheduling with weekend requirements to enhance work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR15343

Working Title
Assistant Patient Care Manager/GSH6 Main

Department Name
H6110:Acute Care

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 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

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 (A-PCM) supports the patient care manager (PCM) whose human resource span of control exceeds acceptable UKHC standards. He/She will provide supervision, coaching, mentoring and opportunities for growth to nursing staff and assist in the day to day management of the nursing unit(s). The A-PCM assists with scheduling, payroll management, monitoring of staff competencies, evaluation of staff performance, and special projects as assigned by the PCM. He/she will serve as the manager for clerical staff as appropriate on the assigned unit(s). Increased supervision and staff coaching/mentoring is associated with decreased staff turnover and improved patient outcomes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

3-4 years of experience

Deadline to Apply
08/27/2026

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