Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC

Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC

Job Title: Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC

Working Title: Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM)/Emergency Services & Specialty Care Transport

Department Name: Emergency 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: Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS for the HealthCare Provider.

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 supports the Manager for EMS and Transports and provides direct supervision to the transport nurses, both adult and pediatric/neonatal. This is a "working supervisor" position and up to 50% of the hours will be clinical shifts. Dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Emergency Services for nursing practice, reports directly to the Manager for EMS and Transport Operations. The Assistant Patient Care Manager will provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and opportunities for growth to nursing staff and assist in the day-to-day operations of the department. The Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM) provides operational and clinical leadership for the UK HealthCare Specialty Care Transport nursing team while maintaining an active clinical role as a transport nurse on specialty care ambulances. This position supports the safe and efficient transport of critically ill and medically complex patients while assisting with staffing, scheduling, competency, performance, quality improvement, and operational readiness. The APCM works closely with EMS, nursing, medical, and dispatch leadership to support staff, improve transport operations, and maintain high standards for patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: BLS plus unit specific competencies/certifications such as PALS, ACLS, etc

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: 3-4 years of experience

Deadline to Apply: 08/24/2026

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.