Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location : US:PA: Enola
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Varied
Hours : 8-Hour Shifts
Recruiter Contact: Jennifer Klinger at jklinger3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nurse Manager for this new 12-bed intensive care unit will play an integral part in decision-making related to staffing, policies, and shaping the culture of the department. This individual will partner with the Nursing Director to assure department operations are carried out effectively.

The Manager will evaluate nursing service needs relative to the needs of the patients, promote the professional growth of all nursing service employees by providing opportunities for staff development programs, as well as enforcing hospital standards and policies.

The Nurse Manager will also be responsible for staff selection, performance evaluations, supervision, scheduling, and training. They will make recommendations relative to equipment and supplies, and perform quality assurance audits. The Manager will appraise current nursing practices and make recommendations relative to current best practices and procedures. Responsible for evaluating, providing, and improving nursing services for patients through efficient and effective planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling of material and human resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Four (4) years of clinical experience is required.

Six (6) months experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.

Progressive leadership experience is required.

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Master's Degree in Nursing or other related field preferred.

Nursing leadership experience in critical care services preferred

Penn State Health Offers an exceptional benefits package including but not limited to:

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Medical Benefits (No waiting period)

Dental and Vision Benefits

Matching 401K retirement plan

Tuition assistance

ABOUT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA:

We are proud to possess a vibrant urban area surrounded by small-town rural communities which afford exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, Allenberry Resort & Playhouse, The Chambersburg Community Theater, museums, Jubilee Day (oldest 1-day street fair on the east coast), farmer’s markets and some of the finest dining in the region. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, skiing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Washington Nationals AA Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the Williams Grove Speedway. South Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living is within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City, Pittsburgh, and the eastern shore.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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