Hershey, Pennsylvania
Sayre, Pennsylvania
1165 Centre Turnpike - 30 SLPG,
Fresno, California
Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 14-Oct-25
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Internal Number: 82460
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) leader with pediatric emergency care experience who is ready to take the next step in your career? Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Nurse Manager to oversee nursing operations in our Pediatric Emergency Department as well as our primarily adult Observation Unit. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a quaternary care, Level I Trauma Center that serves both pediatric and adult populations?a role designed for nurse leaders who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and want to make a meaningful impact across the continuum of emergency and observation care.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Nurse Manager is responsible for evaluating, providing, and improving nursing services through efficient and effective planning, directing, coordinating, and optimizing both human and material resources. In this highly visible role, you will:
? Lead and support clinical teams in the Pediatric Emergency Department and Observation Unit
? Partner with physicians and interprofessional teams to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care
? Mentor and develop staff while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
? Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive outcomes, improve processes, and enhance patient experiences
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's Degree in Nursing required.
- Five (5) years clinical experience required.
- Progressive leadership experience required.
- Current RN license in Pennsylvania or multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
At Penn State Health, we are committed to supporting nurse leaders who want to grow, innovate, and transform patient care. We offer:
? No waiting period for medical, dental, and vision benefits
? Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Extended Illness Bank
? Retirement plans, life insurance, and identity theft protection
? Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
? Wellness programs, fitness discounts (including Peloton & University Fitness Center), and recognition programs such as PAWS UP
? Leadership development and opportunities for advancement within a Magnet®-designated hospital
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.
Join Us
If you?re a nursing leader with a passion for pediatric emergency care and observation medicine, this is your chance to step into a high-impact role at one of the nation?s leading academic medical centers.
👉 Apply today and take your leadership career to the next level with Penn State Health.
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