Nursing Manager
About The Position
University Health Services (UHS) is Penn State’s comprehensive on-campus healthcare resource, specializing in outpatient student health, including medically urgent problems and ongoing health concerns, preventative care, education, and healthy-lifestyle resources. The Nursing Manager leads and supervises registered nurses and indirectly oversees licensed practical nurses in the assigned area. The role helps develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure quality nursing care and is responsible for HIPAA compliance, credentialing verification, fiscal and budget management, and delegating work to nursing staff to support safe and efficient operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Registered Nurse certification from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa.
- Complete the required PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, in addition to applicable background checks.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide leadership to registered nurses and LPN nursing staff; may also oversee wage employees.
- Mentor RN nurse team leaders in Clinical Services and model constructive communication among nursing staff through regular meetings.
- Evaluate patient care through chart review, peer review, statistical reports, and monitoring after-hours advice recommendations.
- Participate in quality improvement activities within the assigned department.
- Create and continually monitor nurse schedules to ensure safe and adequate daily patient-care coverage.
- Support and advocate for coordination of care and referrals to community specialists and service organizations.
- Oversee phone triage and office support staff duties.
- Oversee budgets and capital improvement projects and ensure services conform to university standards and policies.
- Provide budgetary guidance and assistance as needed.
- Develop, revise, and implement unit policies and procedures; ensure standards are met and lead the development and implementation of nursing protocols, standards, and goals.
- Interview and hire nursing staff, oversee training for new and current nursing personnel, and participate in the selection process for new employees.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate health services, including primary patient care, emergency care, health education, and wellness program planning.
- Maintain relationships with University nursing units to facilitate cooperation and collaboration.
- Oversee administration of University, federal, local, and state policies and guidelines consistent with FERPA and HIPAA.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
