Nurse Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs, seeks a Nurse Manager for Clinical Services in the East Region. The role administers the Nursing Services Program, oversees a regional team of professionals, and ensures high-quality clinical practices for children with special health care needs.

The position may offer telecommuting options and supports PSLF eligibility. Strong leadership, coordination, and compliance with grant requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Five years RN experience, with at least two years in nursing supervision in relevant settings.
• Master's degree in nursing substitutes for one year of non-supervisory experience.
• RN licensure in Kentucky or valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate operations across regional offices; monitor caseloads, clinic schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure quality assurance and conduct program audits for clinical care and care coordination.
• Lead staff development, training, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Recruit and onboard nursing staff; coordinate referrals and internship programs.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking & delegation

Flexibility & critical thinking

Performance & operations management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing (substitutes for experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604569 Nurse Manager Pay Grade 19 Salary $90,811.68 - $104,373.84 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health Location Location Varies

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive changes in the community? Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? A job that qualifies for the federal public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program?

The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs is seeking a Nurse Manager for Clinical Services in the East Region. The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs provides comprehensive services for children and youth with special health care needs through newborn hearing screening, early intervention, pediatric specialty clinics, care coordination, case management, therapy services, and family support. The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs collaborates with community stakeholders across the Commonwealth to ensure comprehensive service delivery.

The Nurse Manager administers the Nursing Services Program for children with special health care needs. Oversees and coordinates a regional team of Nurse Program Administrators and other health professionals to provide direct clinical services and indirect case management and care coordination while maintaining quality assurance of clinical practices for children with special health care needs and children with medical complexity.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supervises and evaluates operations and services provided at specified regional offices across the state. Monitors and provides guidance as needed in relation to caseloads, patient acuity, clinic schedule coverage, and collaboration between clinic office locations. Monitors budget and approve expenditure requests. Travels to regional offices to provide training and support for clinic operations.
• Responsible for quality assurance and program audits of direct clinical care and indirect case management and care coordination. Prepares and monitors reports related to utilization review and outcome data specific to Clinic Programs and OCSHCN initiatives. Conducts and/or coordinates training and professional development specific to the identified quality assurance measures.
• Conducts and coordinates training and technical assistance for staff. Collaborates with the other nursing leadership to review, write, update, and develop clinical and agency processes in alignment with agency procedures and state regulation and in compliance with the various grant requirements. Responsible for staff development to meet certification requirements.
• Prepares annual Performance Evaluations of supervisors and conducts quarterly coaching sessions, if needed, to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Initiates and follows up on any disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans and follows personnel guidelines. Assists supervisors with defining goals and tasks to meet quality improvement initiatives.
• Interviews and recruits for open positions in accordance with the hiring process, for assigned region. Orients new Nurse Program Administrators and promotes ongoing training for all staff as assigned. Facilitates communication between community partners regarding referrals and student internships.
• Participates in the Eligibility Committee, monitors compliance with provider contracts; Facilitates Referrals. Conducts outreach activities, participates in agency wide committees, work groups, and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills Include But Are Not Limited To

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking.
• Ability to multi-task and delegate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Experience in performance and operations management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have five years of experience as a Registered Nurse two years of which must be as a supervisor of nursing in long term care, acute care, or public/community health setting.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Experience as a Registered Nurse will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must be licensed in Kentucky as a Registered Nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 http://www.kbn.ky.gov Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Works with patients, residents, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases which requires compliance with safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michelle Marra at [e-mail] or 502-564-1357.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D