Director of Nursing - Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center; HOSC

Penn State Health
- Penn State Health Corporation

Location:

US:

PA:
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC)
Work Type:
Full Time
FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Hours:

Varied
Recruiter Contact:
Taryn Blydenburgh

Lead Surgical Excellence. Advance Ambulatory Care. Shape the Future of Patient Outcomes.

Penn State Health is seeking an accomplished nursing executive to serve as Director of Nursing for the Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC), a high-performing ambulatory surgery center dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care in a patient-centered environment.

Reporting as a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational oversight for all perioperative nursing services, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and evidence-based care. This leader will drive clinical excellence, operational performance, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, and continuous quality improvement across the center.

• Operating Room Manager
• Pre-Admission Testing / Pre-Op / PACU Manager

• Approximately 8,400 surgical cases annually
• 55 employees across perioperative services
• 7 Operating Rooms
• Multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams

The Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center supports a diverse surgical portfolio, including:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Colorectal Surgery
• Pain Management
• Ophthalmology
• Plastic Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery

• Provide strategic direction for perioperative nursing practice and patient care delivery.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and operational leaders to optimize surgical services and patient outcomes.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive operational performance through quality, safety, patient experience, and financial stewardship metrics.
• Champion process improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and care delivery.

The successful candidate will be a visionary nursing leader with a proven record of success in perioperative services, ambulatory surgery, or surgical operations. They will possess strong business acumen, a commitment to quality and patient safety, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams while advancing organizational goals.

Penn State Health is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research. This role offers the opportunity to lead a thriving ambulatory surgery center while contributing to the mission of improving health through exceptional care, discovery, and learning.

If you are a transformational nursing leader ready to make a lasting impact on surgical care delivery, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership opportunity.

• Bachelor's degree
• Seven (7) Years Related Experience
• Five (5) Years Management Experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

Non Bargained

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.