Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at tblydenburgh@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Serves as the senior nursing executive for Surgical Services at PSHMC. The position will work as a partner in a dyad leadership model with surgery and anesthesia leaders to create and implement the organizational vision and achieve the highest level of performance in the Surgical Services arena. Responsible for optimizing current operations, initiating best practices and seeking improvements that lead to inter-departmental efficiencies. Will work closely with the clinical chairs and operational leaders throughout PSH to ensure coordinated patient care across the continuum that is high-performing, high-commitment, and delivers exemplary performance throughout.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master?s degree required.  If Master?s degree is in a field other than Nursing, Bachelor?s degree in Nursing also required.
•  Ten (10) years of Surgical Services leadership experience, including nursing and physician relations experience required.
•  Representative knowledge, skills and abilities of Nurse Administrators per the ANA Scope and Standards required.
•  Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field is preferred.
•  Certification in Nursing Administration preferred.
•  CSSM ? Certified Surgical Services Manager preferred.
•  CNOR ? Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred.
•  CPAN ? Certified Perianesthesia Nurse preferred.
•  CASC ? Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator preferred.

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 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, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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