Patient Care Manager/UKHC

Job Title
Patient Care Manager/UKHC


Requisition Number
NR14141


Working Title
Patient Care Manager/ Pavilion A 10th floor Tower 100A


Department Name
H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary


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



Required Related Experience

3 years



Required License/Registration/Certification

Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; American Heart Association BLS valid for at least 6 months from hire date.



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

* Internal Employee Being Considered’

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 PAVILION A 10TH FLOOR ACUTE/ PROGRESSIVE (UNIVERSAL BED) PULMONARY MEDICINE floor.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Critical Care, Fiduciary Responsibility, Supervision, Conflict Resolution
Management of resources, Evaluation of Staff Performance, Customer Service,
Communication, Problem Solving, Delegation, Establishes unit standards, policies and procedures
Experience in Microsoft word; excel; power point; outlook





Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

BSN



Deadline to Apply
08/08/2025


Our University Community

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