Nurse Manager - Emergency Services

Location: Reading, PA | Full Time | 1.00 FTE | Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse Manager will oversee daily operations of assigned areas, including staffing, HR functions, financial performance, quality and safety, patient/staff/physician satisfaction, and compliance with regulatory agencies. This role involves policy and procedure development, maintaining clinical competency, and serving as a clinical resource. The Clinical Nurse Manager acts as a liaison between staff and medical personnel and advocates for patients and families to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, including staffing and HR functions.
• Oversee financial performance, quality, and safety initiatives.
• Ensure patient, staff, and physician satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical competency and serve as a clinical resource.
• Act as a liaison between staff and medical personnel.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment or a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive clinical leadership experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification (required).
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required prior to the end of the orientation period).

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Competitive pay and tuition reimbursement.
• PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and virtual benefits orientation.
• Employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling.
• Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents (spouse and children) at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

About Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, originally opened in 1873, is a 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital that joined Penn State Health in 2015. Located on Bernville Road, the medical center is dedicated to community health, education, and wellness. The organization fosters a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence while prioritizing patient care and core values.