Assistant Manager, Nursing

University of Kentucky; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, KY is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to support patient care management by supervising and mentoring nursing and clerical staff, overseeing scheduling, payroll, and staff competency.

You will coordinate projects, monitor performance, and drive quality improvement to ensure safe patient care and alignment with organizational goals. This full-time role requires an RN license and a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Qualifications

• RN license required and active.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Experience supervising nursing and clerical staff is preferred.
• Ability to manage scheduling, payroll, and staff competency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and clerical staff, coaching during orientation and development.
• Assists with daily operations, scheduling, and payroll management.
• Monitors staff competency and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates special projects, resource use, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads quality improvement projects aligned with nursing goals.
• Identifies issues and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes and safety.
• Ensures adherence to policies and organizational values.

Skills

Staff supervision

Coaching & mentoring

Scheduling

Payroll management

Performance evaluation

Quality improvement

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting patient care management by supervising, coaching, and mentoring nursing and clerical staff. Assists with daily operations, scheduling, payroll management, staff competency monitoring, and performance evaluation. Coordinates special projects, resource utilization, and compliance with regulatory standards. Develops and implements strategies to improve patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Ensures quality care delivery, patient safety, and adherence to organizational mission, vision, and values.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical and systems resource for nurses, staff, and physicians during assigned hours.
• Develops staff schedules, monitors attendance, and ensures adequate nursing coverage to meet patient care needs.
• Supervises nursing staff, provides guidance during orientation and professional development, and assists with performance evaluations.
• Promotes staff accountability by monitoring competency acquisition and compliance with unit and enterprise policies.
• Manages unit resources, including supply chain and pharmaceuticals, to support patient care delivery within budgeted targets.
• Identifies and addresses patient care issues, initiates actions for resolution, and ensures adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Coordinates and facilitates staff completion of competency requirements and progression toward divisional and institutional goals.
• Leads and participates in quality improvement projects in alignment with nursing practice councils and organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a related field

Experience Requirement

0-4 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; and intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It also requires occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds. Additionally, there is occasional exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Other occasional exposures include hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department: Emergency Room Shift: Evenings (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.