Patient Care Manager/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Patient Care Manager for Interventional Radiology to oversee 24-hour nursing care, planning, supervision and evaluation of patient care. This role directs the business, technical and nursing support activities of the unit.

Requires BSN and RN license, with a minimum of 3 years related experience. Shift will vary across days, nights, weekends, and holidays per department needs.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 3 yrs related experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour accountability for planning, supervising and evaluating patient care and nursing practice.
• Directs business, technical and nursing support activities of the unit.
• Manages Interventional Radiology procedural, prep and recovery departments.

Skills

Procedural experience

Leadership

Education

BSN

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Patient Care Manager/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55906

Working Title Patient Care Manager

Department Name H3185:Interventional Radiology

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 14

Salary Range $81,328-156,062/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

This position will require the ability to occasionally lift, push, and/or pull 50-100lbs; sitting/standing at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motion; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; occasional cuts, punctures, bloodborne/airborne pathogens; and occasionally dealing with combative/violent people

Shift

UK Hospitals operate on a 24 hour, 7 days/week basis. Shift will vary and include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays per departmental needs.

Job Summary

| The Patient Care Manager ( PCM ) assumes 24 hour accountability for planning, supervising and evaluating the care of patients and Nursing practice. The primary responsibilities are to provide for the safe, effective, and efficient care of the patient as well as to direct the business, technical and nursing support activities of the unit. This individual is responsible for the successful management of Interventional Radiology procedural and prep and recovery departments.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with Procedural, Prep and Recovery, Leadership. Willing to work flexible hours, Positive attitude, Energetic, strong work ethic, ability to communicate and collaborate in an interdisciplinary group, diverse, engaged

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN

Deadline to Apply 09/29/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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