Nursing Manager

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead RNs and LPNs, drive quality care, and ensure HIPAA compliance in alignment with university policies. The role oversees staffing, budgeting, and care coordination in a complex university health system.

The Nursing Manager will develop policies, mentor staff, and manage schedules and service delivery, while maintaining strong collaboration with university nursing units and external providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Required Certifications: Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Supervise RN and LPN staff; may oversee wage staff.
• Mentor RN team leaders; promote constructive communication via regular meetings.
• Evaluate patient care through chart review, peer review, and after-hours guidance monitoring.
• Participate in quality improvement activities within the department.
• Create and monitor nurse schedules for safe daily coverage.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community services.
• Oversee phone triage and office support duties.
• Oversee budget and capital projects; ensure university standards and policies.
• Provide budgetary guidance as needed.
• Develop and implement unit policies; lead nursing protocols and standards.
• Interview and hire nursing staff; oversee training and onboarding.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate health services including primary care, emergency care, health education, and wellness planning.
• Maintain relationships with university nursing units to facilitate collaboration.
• Oversee policy administration per FERPA and HIPAA.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HIPAA compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

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 forHIPAA compliance, credentialing verification,fiscal and budgetarymanagement, 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 advocatefor 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experienceRequired Certifications:Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $122,016.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.