Job Description
Posting Details Job Title Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC / Chandler 8 Main Requisition Number NR15063 Working Title Assistant PCM / Chandler 8 Main Department Name H3000: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) for Medicine Service Line on Chandler 8 Main, 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 clinical nursing experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 05/17/2026 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.