Specialist Nursing Quality - Adult Emergency Department

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA seeks a Nursing Quality Programs Facilitator to design, develop, implement and evaluate systems supporting nursing quality activities. You will promote quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across nursing practice and research.

The role includes preparing and delivering compliance documentation and collaborating to improve patient outcomes in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience are required.
• Current RN license in state of employment or multistate license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design, development, implementation and evaluation of systems supporting nursing quality activities.
• Promote and support quality initiatives that improve research, clinical practice, and patient outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver compliance documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Monday - Friday, day shift
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at [e-mail]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the facilitation for design, development, implementation, and evaluation of systems supporting the department of nursing quality activities. Facilitates initiatives related to the development and promotion of activities and quality initiatives supporting research, clinical practice, and outcomes and regulatory compliance. Responsible for the preparation and delivery of compliance documentation.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
This is a 60-bed unit where nurses care for patients undergoing emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions in a wide variety of acuity levels. The Emergency Department is a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center treating more than 70,000 patients annually.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained