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Posted: 04-Jan-25
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 57021
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: varied hours
Recruiter Contact: Kristen Brannen at kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This role will serve as a key collaborator with PICU leadership and will lead patient care initiatives that are evidenced based and patient-family centered. The manager will identify, interpret, and spearhead the implementation of appropriate policies/procedures, clinical decision tools, data collection tools, national clinical care guidelines, literature, and research to promote standard and evidence-based practice.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Use LEAN principles to develop and leverage human, environmental, and material resources
- Collaborate with Nursing Education and Professional Development staff to assess the learning needs of nursing staff and students and design and participate in educational programs.
- Implement principles of mass customization and standardization to ensure consistency of care
- Accountable for identification, collection, evaluation and improvement of point-of-care outcomes.
- Foster compliance with patient care and organizational standards and regulatory mandates set by The Joint Commission (TJC) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other agencies/regulations.
- Assist staff to provide fiscally responsible care and utilization of resources.
- Identify and interpret pertinent findings from published research and assist nurses in understanding implications for clinical practice and incorporate changes in their practice.
- Utilizing Pediatric Virtual Systems, design data collection tools and assist nursing staff in completing pre-existing tools to monitor patient outcomes and efficiency and effectiveness of care.
- Promote individual staff development to include clinical ladder, advanced degrees and certification. Serve as a mentor/coach to staff advancing their professional education and development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master?s degree in Nursing
- Five (5) years of related experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LEAN certification*Training will be required upon hire
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.
For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
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.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
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 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, marital 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 7:00 AM and 5:00 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.
Union: Non Bargained