Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00 
Shift: Day
Hours: Varied dayshift hours
Recruiter Contact: Shelley Cooper at scooper4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

In partnership with the Medical Director, Outpatient Director and Clinical Department(s), this position is responsible for the practice management, operations and coordination of the day-to-day clinical and business activities for high volume, multi-specialty and/or multi-disciplinary site(s). Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, supervision, discipline and staff development; capital and operational budget oversight/management; efficient utilization of resources; developing policies and procedures; both new employee orientation and ongoing education of staff, and management of quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical, operational, quality and cost efficiency and the patient experience on an on-going basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 

• Perform at a level of clinical and business management able to handle high volume, multi-specialty, and/or multi-disciplinary patient populations. 
• Competent in clinical practice for all services provided at practice site. 
• Practices according to Nursing Department Practice Standards. 
• Performs clinical care functions 10-50% depending on size of practice. 
• Serves as the operational expert of daily clinic operational matters. 
• Engages leadership, faculty and staff in decision making process. 
• Works in collaboration with Clinical Department(s) and Medical Group leadership on issues that impact the practice. Develop new policies, procedures and protocols in collaboration with the Medical Director, Outpatient Director, Professional Practice Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators. 
• Explain, interpret and enforce hospital standards and policies. Perform staffing analysis for high volume, multi-specialty and/or multi-disciplinary in conjunction with the Medical Director and or Outpatient Director to determine appropriate skill and staffing levels needed to assist the assigned facility. 
• Monitor adequacy and multi competencies of staffing levels; implement appropriate in-service training and cross-training to ensure availability of competent, trained support staff; implement appropriate orientation and ensure competencies; promote continuing education for all staff to enhance patient care and professional staff development. 
• Recruit, hire, coach and evaluate staff, determining salary. 
• Provide progressive discipline for all specialties/disciplinaries, if applicable. In conjunction with the Medical Directors, Outpatient Director and Operations Director(s) establish goals and objectives to optimize operations and program development . 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. 
• Five (5) years of related experience required. 
• 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 QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous ambulatory experience 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.

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 S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?

#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff. 

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

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.

Connections working at Penn State Health