What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathways Program Director - Nursing Admin & Support Administ position at St. Joseph Medical Center?
Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Location : US : PA : Reading
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Varied
Hours : Varied
Recruiter Contact : Joelene Stouffer at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Responsible for the direction and management of hospital processes related to acquiring and maintaining Magnet Designation and / or Pathway to Excellence(PTE) Designation, as per ANCC (American Nurses’ Credentialing Center) guidance, standards and review by assessing hospital, department, divisional, and Nursing readiness and compliance status; planning, designing and directing implementation of programs / processes that will be essential to success, guiding and advising leadership regarding their individual areas of responsibility in a manner that enables their success. Also responsible for the preparation, revision, and on-going maintenance of all compliance documentation materials and has responsibility and accountability for direction and management of Magnet Designation and / or Pathway to Excellence Designation, as well as continuous ongoing development to ever higher levels of excellence in nursing performance, including an annual update required by ANCC and the renewal of Designation process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :
Masters in Nursing
Five (5) years of functional experience required.
Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :
Professional certification
Experience in ANCC’s Magnet or Pathway Designation
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.
For more information : About Us | Careers | Penn State Health
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.
For a full list with more detailed information : https : / / www.pennstatehealth.org / careers / working-here / total-rewards
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
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.
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