Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and daily operations of the Ambulatory Surgical Center. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective surgical care while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body regulations. Works collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, and business operations to promote clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient satisfaction.
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:
- Provide executive oversight of clinical and business operations of the ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
- Develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and performance objectives aligned with the facility’s mission and vision.
- Foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on safety, quality, and service excellence.
- Monitor center performance metrics and implement correction action plans as needed.
- Oversee daily scheduling, staffing, and case flow to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care in accordance with ASC standards.
- Maintain compliance with CMS, AAAHC, state regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, and other applicable standards.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and competencies.
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff.
- Maintain compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
- Ensure ongoing readiness for accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.
- Maintain policies and procedures consistent with current standards and best practices.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
- Promote exceptional patient satisfaction and service recovery practices.
- Address patient concerns and implement improvements based on feedback.
- Represent the facility in professional and community settings as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ten (10) years of related experience required.
- Seven (7) years of management 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
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 CORPORATION?
There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.
Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development 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