Nursing Manager
About The Position
University Health Services (UHS) is Penn State’s comprehensive on-campus healthcare resource, specializing in outpatient student health, including treatment of medically urgent problems and ongoing health concerns, preventive care, education, and resources that support healthy lifestyles. The Nursing Manager leads and supervises registered nurses and indirectly oversees licensed practical nurses in the assigned area. The role participates in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure quality nursing care, and is responsible for HIPAA compliance, credentialing verification, fiscal and budgetary management, and delegation to support safe, efficient operations. The manager also coordinates nursing and health services, staffing, patient care oversight, and collaboration with university and community partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Eight or more years of relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience.
- Registered Nurse certification through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of staff employment visas.
- Required clearances include a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
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 encourage constructive communication among nursing staff through regular meetings.
- Evaluate patient care through periodic chart review, peer review, statistical report review, and monitoring after-hours advice recommendations for student care.
- Participate in quality improvement activities within the assigned department.
- Create and continually monitor the nurse schedule to ensure safe and adequate daily coverage for patient care.
- Support and advocate for coordination of care and referrals to professional community specialists and service organizations.
- Oversee phone triage and office support staff duties.
- Oversee budgets and capital improvement projects, ensure services conform to university standards and policies, and provide budgetary guidance and assistance as needed.
- Develop, revise, and implement unit policies and procedures; ensure standards are met and lead development and implementation of nursing protocols, standards, and goals.
- Interview and hire nursing staff, oversee training for nursing personnel, and participate in selection processes 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 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
