Job Summary

Works with the Operations Manager/Director to provide administrative leadership assistance. Responsible for the day-to-day operational activities, human resources management, patient safety, and performance improvement, as well as all regulatory requirements of assigned area. Functions in an 80% administrative/20% clinical capacity.

Job Duties

• Maintains responsibility for the operation accountability for assigned areas.
• Provides administrative leadership support to the Operations Manager and Director.
• Ensures compliance with all mandated regulations and guidelines.
• Assists with creating and maintaining standards, operational activities, and performance measurement tools that meet operational and market needs in operational efficiency, quality, access, and patient satisfaction.
• Assures that patient concerns are investigated and fully addressed.
• Assists Operation Manager and Director with the financial performance of all assigned areas.
• Reviews manpower needs and requests changes as needed.
• Manages all nursing support staff.
• Works with department RN Team Leaders or Leads to provide direction, guidance, and follow-up.
• Works with Operations Manager and Director in all performance management activities and recruitment activitites for non-physician staff Maintains appropriate staffing levels and mix.
• Leads and monitors annual staff patient safety education.
• Monitors all incidents, serious and sentinel events, and ensures all events are reported.
• Participates on teams designed to improve care with identified patient populations upon request.
• Assumes safety, operational efficiency, and effectiveness of equipment.
• Provides input into decisions to purchase equipment and long-range planning for technology.
• Ensures that the patient safety improvement and management program will be given high priority and will support the program.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Work Schedule/Details:

• 8a to 5p

• Monday through Friday

• No weekends or holidays

• No on call but does require handling staff call offs and planning for coverage prior to start of workday

• Limited travel to other sites for outreach

Preferred Experience: RN with several years inpatient or Ambulatory experience. Prior team lead or charge nurse experience is preferred. Must be able to work independently.

We're proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage
• Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
• Employer contribution to your retirement plan
• Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only)
• Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced nursing leaders
• Paid Military Leave
• Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.