Registered Nurse (RN) - Administrative
PennState Health
Hershey, PA
3x12 hrs, Days

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is in-person and requires employees to be onsite.

Responsible for providing assistance to the Department of Nursing in determining appropriate statistical models for research studies, and providing data analysis and interpretation. This position works primarily with the Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Nursing Magnet Program, Clinical Informatics, and Department of Nursing quality programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or related field of study with 1 to 3 years experience in statistical sampling, statistical analysis and reporting required.
• Ability to communicate both in written and oral formats, and use mathematics to answer questions and solve problems required.
• Ability to apply statistical principles to sampling and analysis while efficiently and effectively making sense of and organizing information into meaningful patterns.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design of statistical methods for research studies, application of statistical methods for patient quality & safety studies, interpretation of statistical analyses, design and programming of reports (knowledge of R code helpful) relevant to organizational goals, studies, and analysis of data sources.
• Serve on departmental quality/safety goals teams to advise them on sampling methodologies, statistical analysis and reporting.
• Lead appropriate teams as required.
• Give presentations of analyses as required to appropriate forums.
• Lead discussions in inter-departmental organizational goals teams and other forums on topics related to relevant statistical analyses.
• Devise and execute educational development strategies for departmental goals teams to increase their understanding of statistical analysis in the selection of departmental patient quality/safety goals and in the measurement of success towards those goals.
• Establish, review and maintain effective policies and procedures necessary for efficient work flow.
• Participate in the negotiation of relevant software licenses, service contracts, and fees.
• Participate in departmental budget development and manage expenditures to budget. Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

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:

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.

Recruiter: Ashlee Hoffman