Nursing Manager: Lead RN Team in Student Health

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University’s University Health Services seeks a Nursing Manager to lead the RN and LPN teams, oversee budget and quality initiatives, and ensure compliant and safe patient care. The role includes policy development, staffing, and coordination of care across services on campus.

The ideal candidate has a Nursing license in Pennsylvania with extensive supervisory experience and a commitment to HIPAA and FERPA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing plus 8+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing certification required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and Penn State does not sponsor employment visas

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Registered Nurses and LPN staff, and may oversee wage employees
• Mentor nurse team leaders and foster constructive communication among nursing staff
• Evaluate patient care activities via chart reviews, peer reviews, and performance data
• Participate in quality improvement activities within the department
• Create and monitor the nurse schedule to ensure safe daily patient coverage
• Coordinate care and referrals to community specialists and services
• Oversee phone triage and office support staff duties
• Manage budget and capital projects to ensure compliance with university standards
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Interview and hire nursing staff; oversee training and onboarding of new staff
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate health services including primary and emergency care
• Maintain collaboration with University nursing units and FERPA/HIPAA adherence

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

HIPAA compliance

Quality improvement

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree and RN license (PA)

Job description

Penn State University’s University Health Services seeks a Nursing Manager to lead the RN and LPN teams, oversee budget and quality initiatives, and ensure compliant and safe patient care. The role includes policy development, staffing, and coordination of care across services on campus.

The ideal candidate has a Nursing license in Pennsylvania with extensive supervisory experience and a commitment to HIPAA and FERPA standards.