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Nursing Manager

Penn State University

University Park, PAFull-time$81–122K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$81–122K/yr
Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pennsylvania RN License, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Penn State University Health Services seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and supervise registered nurses and indirectly oversee licensed practical nurses. The role supports quality outpatient student care through policy development, quality improvement, staffing, budget oversight, and coordination of health services. It also oversees nursing protocols, staff training, phone triage, and compliance with university, federal, state, and local guidelines, including FERPA and HIPAA.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing Leadership, nice to haveStaff Supervision, nice to haveQuality Improvement, nice to haveBudget Management, nice to havePolicy Development, nice to haveCare Coordination, nice to haveHealth Services Planning, nice to haveHIPAA Compliance, nice to haveFERPA Compliance, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required8+ Years Relevant Experience, required3+ Years Supervisory Experience, requiredPennsylvania RN License, requiredPA State Police Background Check, requiredPA Child Abuse Clearance, requiredFBI Fingerprint Background Check, requiredU.S. Work Authorization, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​ University Health Services (UHS) is your comprehensive on-campus healthcare resource. We specialize in outpatient student health including the treatment of medically urgent problems and ongoing health concerns. We provide preventative care, education, and resources to help students live a healthy lifestyle.

UHS is seeking a Nursing Manager to join the team. The Nursing Manager is directly responsible for the leadership and supervision of the registered nurses and indirectly for the licensed practical nurses in the assigned area. This position participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure quality nursing care for all patients and is also responsible for HIPAA compliance, credentialing verification, fiscal and budgetary management, and delegation to nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.

  • Supervise and provide leadership to the Registered Nurses and LPN nursing staff; may also oversee wage employees
  • Mentor the RN nurse team leaders in Clinical Services; encourage and model constructive communication among all nursing staff via regular meetings
  • Evaluate patient care activities through multiple modes such as periodic chart review, peer review, and statistical report review, as well as monitoring after-hours advice recommendations for the care of students
  • Participate in quality improvement activities within assigned department
  • Create and continually monitor the nurse schedule to ensure safe and adequate daily coverage for patient care
  • Support, and advocate for the coordination of care and referrals to professional community specialists and service organizations
  • Oversee phone triage and office support staff duties
  • Oversee budget and capital improvement projects; ensure services conform to university standards and policies
  • Provide budgetary guidance and assistance as needed
  • Develop, revise, and implement unit policies and procedures and ensure that standards are met; provide leadership for the development and implementation of nursing protocols, standards, and goals
  • Interview and hire nursing staff; oversee training for nursing personnel to ensure a smooth transition for new employees as well as current staff and participate in the selection process for new employees
  • Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a wide range of health services, including primary patient care, emergency care, health education, and wellness program planning
  • Maintain a relationship with the University nursing units to facilitate cooperation and collaboration
  • Oversee the administration of policies from the University, federal, local, and state guidelines consistent with FERPA and HIPAA

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience Required Certifications: Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $122,016.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

How this job compares

Set against the 1,182 open Nurse Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$81–122K/yr
  • US median$96–148K/yr369 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 18% below the US median midpoint ($124K) — in the lowest quarter of Nurse Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Nurse Manager jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,182 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Nurse Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 925 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 620 of the 1,182 open Nurse Manager jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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