Nursing Manager

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Nursing

Posted on April 26, 2024

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Nursing Manager

University Health Services (UHS) is your comprehensive on-campus healthcare resource. We specialize in outpatient student health including the treatment of medically urgent problems and ongoing health concerns. We provide preventative care, education, and resources to help students live a healthy lifestyle.

UHS is seeking a Nursing Manager to join the team. The Nursing Manager is directly responsible for the leadership and supervision of the registered nurses and indirectly for the licensed practical nurses in the assigned area. This position participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure quality nursing care for all patients and is also responsible for HIPAA compliance, credentialing verification, fiscal and budgetary management, and delegation to nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Supervise and provide leadership to the Registered Nurses and LPN nursing staff; may also oversee wage employees
Mentor the RN nurse team leaders in Clinical Services; encourage and model constructive communication among all nursing staff via regular meetings
Evaluate patient care activities through multiple modes such as periodic chart review, peer review, and statistical report review, as well as monitoring after-hours advice recommendations for the care of students
Participate in quality improvement activities within assigned department
Create and continually monitor the nurse schedule to ensure safe and adequate daily coverage for patient care
Support, and advocate, the coordination of care and referrals to professional community specialists and service organizations
Oversee phone triage and office support staff duties
Oversee budget and capital improvement projects; ensure services conform to university standards and policies
Provide budgetary guidance and assistance as needed
Develop, revise, and implement unit policies and procedures and ensure that standards are met; provide leadership for the development and implementation of nursing protocols, standards, and goals
Interview and hire nursing staff; oversee training for nursing personnel to ensure a smooth transition for new employees as well as current staff and participate in the selection process for new employees
Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a wide range of health services, including primary patient care, emergency care, health education, and wellness program planning
Maintain a relationship with the University nursing units to facilitate cooperation and collaboration
Oversee the administration of policies from the University, federal, local, and state guidelines consistent with FERPA and HIPAA

Education and Experience Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience. This position requires a license as a Registered Nurse in PA.

This position requires the following clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
Generous vacation time and sick time
16 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Nursing-Manager_REQ_0000055300-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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