Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at tblydenburgh@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Are you an experienced nursing executive with a strong background in perioperative leadership, surgical services operations, and hospital executive management? Join Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, a nationally ranked, Magnet®-designated Level I Trauma Center, and take the next step in your career as the Vice President of Nursing, Surgical Services.

We perform over 35,000 surgical procedures annually in 36 advanced operating rooms, making this a dynamic and high-impact leadership opportunity in one of the busiest and most complex perioperative programs in the region.

Job Summary | Nursing Executive, Surgical Services

The Vice President of Nursing, Surgical Services provides strategic nursing leadership and clinical oversight for the Surgical Services division. As the perioperative nurse executive, you will operate within a dyad leadership model, partnering closely with Surgery and Anesthesiology leadership to optimize OR utilization, clinical quality, nursing performance, and patient safety across the surgical continuum.

This senior nursing leader is accountable for:

• Operational performance and continuous improvement in Surgical Services
• Aligning perioperative practices with regulatory standards and nursing best practices
• Driving clinical innovation, staff engagement, and high-reliability care models
• Enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Leading nurse staffing models, workflow redesign, and surgical throughput initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master?s degree required. If Master?s degree is in field other than Nursing, Bachelor?s degree in Nursing also required.
• Ten (10) years of Surgical Services leadership experience, including nursing and physician relations experience required.
• Representative knowledge, skills, and abilities of Nurse Administrators per the ANA Scope and Standards required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD), Healthcare Administration, or related field
• National certifications highly preferred:
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
• CSSM (Certified Surgical Services Manager)
• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)
• CASC (Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator)
• NE-BC or NEA-BC (Nurse Executive Certifications)

Why Choose Penn State Health?

At Penn State Health, we offer career-defining opportunities in a complex academic health system known for excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Our Total Rewards Program includes:

• Competitive executive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting Day One
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs
• Retirement plans, wellness programs, and concierge services

About Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

As Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, we are home to a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, leading tertiary referral services, and a dynamic, inclusive clinical team environment. We are proud to be a:

• Four-time Magnet®-designated hospital for Nursing Excellence
• High-volume surgical center with a reputation for advanced perioperative innovation
• Healthcare leader committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and professional development

Take the Lead in Surgical Services Excellence at Penn State Health
Apply now to join a health system where your vision, leadership, and clinical expertise will make a lasting impact.

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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