Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing and managing a comprehensive portfolio of nursing programs within our healthcare system. This leadership role involves the oversight and preservation of existing programs while spearheading new initiatives that support the strategic objectives of system nursing. The Program Director will collaborate closely with nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners to ensure the highest standards of patient care, professional development, and nursing excellence. Key responsibilities include program development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, a deep understanding of healthcare systems, and a passion for driving innovation in nursing practice.

Job Duties

• Assist in the recruitment of qualified employees.

• Supervise resource team to deliver quality patient care, including employee relations activities, including skill development.

• Participate, with designated leadership, in review and revision of policies and procedures, and structure and content of the program.

• Represent the program on committees as applicable.

• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the program, may include developing evaluation process, including a subjective evaluation instrument to survey others on the effectiveness of the program.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements and policies and procedures implemented.

• Maintains program budget.

  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

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Managerial/Supervisory (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.