Penn State Health

Senior Director Nursing - Administration

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Varied Days

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As a key member of Senior Leadership, provides strategic direction, executive-level leadership, planning, organization, and general management for aspects of clinical operations. Actively promotes the mission of the organization by assuring the achievement of overall quality, service, and performance outcomes.

Reporting to the Penn State Health Medical Group lead executive, is responsible for overall administrative and operational functions of nursing and clinical areas. This includes proactively identifying strategies and tactics that align with the goals and priorities of the system as a whole to deliver high-quality patient care and enhance overall patient satisfaction.

Responsible for assuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards of accreditation and for achieving the quality and cost objectives that drive value to patients and the community.

With a dotted line connection to the Chief Nursing Officer of the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, champions alignment in compliance with regulatory provisions, ensuring the integration of services and compliance with long-range objectives and strategies. Includes the provision of excellent quality services and the practice of sound clinical and business practices across the Penn State Health ambulatory care of Community Medical Group and Academic Practice Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • RN License - Pennsylvania
  • Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Seven (7) years of related experience in an ambulatory care setting in a highly matrixed reporting structure are required.
  • Seven (7) years of management responsibility is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Experience in a Magnet organization.
  • Experience in a unionized environment.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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