Assistant Manager, Nursing

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting patient care management by supervising, coaching, and mentoring nursing and clerical staff. Assists with daily operations, scheduling, payroll management, staff competency monitoring, and performance evaluation. Coordinates special projects, resource utilization, and compliance with regulatory standards. Develops and implements strategies to improve patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Ensures quality care delivery, patient safety, and adherence to organizational mission, vision, and values.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical and systems resource for nurses, staff, and physicians during assigned hours.
• Develops staff schedules, monitors attendance, and ensures adequate nursing coverage to meet patient care needs.
• Supervises nursing staff, provides guidance during orientation and professional development, and assists with performance evaluations.
• Promotes staff accountability by monitoring competency acquisition and compliance with unit and enterprise policies.
• Manages unit resources, including supply chain and pharmaceuticals, to support patient care delivery within budgeted targets.
• Identifies and addresses patient care issues, initiates actions for resolution, and ensures adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Coordinates and facilitates staff completion of competency requirements and progression toward divisional and institutional goals.
• Leads and participates in quality improvement projects in alignment with nursing practice councils and organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a related field

Experience Requirement

0-4 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; and intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It also requires occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds. Additionally, there is occasional exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Other occasional exposures include hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Emergency Room

Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

222 Medical Circle

City, State

Morehead, Kentucky