Specialist Nursing Quality - DAY SHIFT - Inpatient Nursing-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Quality Specialist for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing quality initiatives while serving as a liaison between multiple departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly within NICU settings, and a passion for enhancing patient care through quality improvement. Join a team that values excellence and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs and generous paid time off. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum three years NICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development, and evaluation of nursing quality initiatives.
• Manage quality improvement activities and outcomes reporting.

Skills

Nursing

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Clinical Research

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Specialist Nursing Quality - DAY SHIFT - Inpatient Nursing-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Varied - Days

Recruiter Contact: Elyse Hahn at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The NICU Nursing Quality Specialist is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of systems that support nursing quality initiatives within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Serving as the clinical liaison between the NICU, the Department of Nursing, and Quality and Regulatory departments, the QNS manages the development and promotion of quality improvement activities, clinical research, Magnet-related projects, regulatory compliance, and outcomes reporting to support excellence in NICU patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum three (3) years NICU experience
• 3 years clinical experience with demonstrated success in quality initiatives 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):

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Certification in Healthcare Quality (e.g.; CPHQ)
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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