Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC / Trauma 10-200 UB

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 73,935; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Lexington, KY, is seeking a full-time Patient Care Manager Assistant to support the Patient Care Manager. This role involves supervising and mentoring nursing staff, managing unit operations, and ensuring compliance with protocols. Candidates must possess a BSN and have at least 1.5 years of related experience, preferably with 3-4 years in clinical settings. To ensure optimal patient outcomes, the position entails a commitment to evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Requires 1.5 years of related experience.
• Preferred 3-4 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Patient Care Manager in management of nursing unit.
• Provide supervision and coaching to nursing staff.
• Manage scheduling and payroll.

Skills

BLS (Basic Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC / Trauma 10-200 UB

Requisition Number: NR14869

Working Title: Assistant PCM / TRAUMA 10-200 UB

Department Name: H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 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: 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.

Deadline To Apply: 04/02/2026

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

Supervisor Responsibilities

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

3-4 years of clinical experience

University Community Commitment

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