Job Summary

Project Manager Nursing will plan, develop, implement and support nursing projects from inception to conclusion. Responsible to coordinate and facilitate nursing education and leadership events throughout the system. Responsible for activities related to Magnet and provides executive level support to nursing leadership and research.

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contributionCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Shared governance structure that empowers our nursesProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource Groups             Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

Serves as primary liaison for nursing education leadership, executive nurse leaders and representatives from external organizations. Serves as a focal point to respond to inquiries, coordinates activities for the nursing institute  and assures adequate communication and responses.As the point of contact on assigned projects, responsible for assembling, coordinating and managing multidisciplinary technical review teams.Facilitates and troubleshoots the myriads of problems associated with developing complex systems or with coordinating and development, and design projects.Assist in detailed reports, graphs and written aspects of nursing institute documents, Magnet related documents, etc.Provides highly skilled technical and management advice and assistance to department management and personnel.Responds to inquiries about projects.Responsible for scheduling and maintaining record of system and regional meetings related to areas of work.Independently plans and coordinates retreats, workshops, vendor meetings and site visits.Assists in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.Performs project design for assigned system nursing projects.Handles complex and sensitive operational issues and provides conflict resolution.Meets routinely to review progress of assigned projects, evaluate ongoing timelines, and develop future project planning.Coordinates schedules of staff and other interested parties.Assures Kronos is accurate for approval of payroll.Provides routine administrative support including maintaining schedule, timely completion of activities, maintaining filing system and responding or directing individuals as appropriate.Coordinates and maintains Infoweb Nurse Channel, Magnet webpage and other digital forms of communication.Independently manages and supports activities surrounding grant applications, nursing scholarships, nursing certifications and foundation funds.Performs other duties as assigned.

Work is typically performed in an office 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.

Position Details Hours: Days - FlexOn-site position supporting and working from Geisinger Northeast campuses (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre)Travel required as neededThe ideal candidate will be highly independent—as well as skilled in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.The ideal candidate will also possess adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to work well in ambiguous situations.Advanced Microsoft Office skills required, to include being able to use a variety of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. pivot tables, formulas, databases)

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required), Minimum of 2 years-Managing people, processes, or projects (Required) Skills Teamwork; Computer Literacy; Analytical Thinking; Problem Solving; Manages Projects And Functions About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.