Penn State Health

Clinical Staff Leader - Pediatric Progressive Care Unit

Penn State Health$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing required
  • Two years of clinical nursing experience required
  • Progressive leadership experience mandatory
  • Current state RN license or multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
  • AHA BLS certification required prior to orientation completion

Responsibilities

  • Ensure clinical care delivery meets patient outcomes
  • Provide direct clinical patient care in essential areas
  • Evaluate and maintain quality of patient care within the unit
  • Assess staffing needs based on patient acuity and requirements
  • Recommend corrective actions to improve nursing services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Retirement plan options available
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment that promotes career growth
Full Job Description
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Elyse Hahn at [email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Registered Nurse Clinical Staff Leader will ensure clinical care delivery and ensure optimal patient outcomes. The RN Clinical Staff Leader will be involved in providing clinical patient care. The RN Clinical Staff Leader will assist in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and will serve as a role model for professional nursing practice. The RN Clinical Staff Leader will review appropriate staffing based on patient acuity and patient needs and assess nursing service needs relative to the needs of patients within the unit and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The 18-bed mixed-acuity care unit serves patients receiving treatment in general pediatrics, endocrinology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, pulmonology, nephrology and neurology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing required
  • Two (2) years clinical experience required
  • Progressive leadership 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.
  • AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period


Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
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