Nurse Manager - Emergency Services
Location: Reading, PA
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 family members to ensure continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations, including staffing and HR functions.
- Oversee financial performance and ensure quality and safety standards.
- Enhance patient, staff, and physician satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and develop policies and procedures.
- Maintain clinical competency and act as a clinical resource.
- Serve as a liaison between staff and medical personnel.
- Advocate for patients and family members to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
- Minimum of four (4) years progressive clinical leadership experience.
- American Heart Association BLS required.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 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.
About the organization
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, first opened in 1873, is a 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital that joined Penn State Health in 2015. The organization is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to care. The medical center is known for its culture of excellence and commitment to putting patients first.
Schedule
- Full Time (1.00 FTE)
- Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM