Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a-4:30p
Recruiter Contact: Brie Kissell at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for coordinating the timely, efficient and effective movement of patients into, through and out of patient care systems. Serves in management and supervisory capacities as a role model, manager, consultant, collaborator, educator, and clinician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
- Develops and implements clinical practice policies and programs for the delivery of specific patient care services, in collaboration with the clinic's medical director and the director of the division of medical nursing, including standards of practice, hours of operation, number of nursing and other personnel required, physical plant requirements and patient outcome evaluations.
- Responsible for supervising nursing and other personnel in assigned area, to include interviewing, hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplining, and assigning and directing employees.
- Participates in the budget development process by submitting recommendations regarding clinical practice program needs for equipment, supplies, brochures and related items. Monitors actual expenses for variances and report as required.
- Obtains the health history, performs physical assessments, completes documentation, collates clinical data and reports for review and treatment planning. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within their scope of practice.
- Counsels patient and significant others about clinical treatment plans and possible alternatives. Strives to assure maximal patient understanding of their health problems and the selected treatment plan.
- Triages telephone calls from patients and families, assesses patient problems, initiates alternative treatments or refers patients to appropriate providers as necessary. Follows up with patients to evaluate effectiveness.
- Develops appropriate support groups, assesses patient and families for support group sessions and makes recommendations for participation.
- Coordinates scheduling of patient care with diagnostic studies and consultations with all departments, providers and home care services.
- Maintains relationships with extramural organizations and manufacturers regarding the latest advancements in standards of practice, policies and treatment drugs and devices.
- Serves as a resource for community groups and Medical Center Department staff.
- Develops and maintains tracking systems for following patient activity (procedures, visits, consultations, referrals, etc.)
- Develops and maintains quality improvement activities as pertains to area of specialty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Three (3) years of nursing experience 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 required.
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