Job Category: Health Services (Medical, Dental and Psych Svcs) Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a world-renowned, cost-free private school serving pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed and committed to empowering students to lead fulfilling, productive lives. MHS is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Director of Nursing & Medical Services, guiding a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive, student-centered care. This role is pivotal in shaping the health and wellness landscape for our diverse student population and ensuring excellence in medical services across the campus. Anticipated start date on/after 2/2026. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight & Vision: Lead the development and execution of long-term health care strategies aligned with MHS’s mission and growth objectives. Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and manage a team of ~50 healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Operational Excellence: Oversee the operations of a state-of-the-art 40-bed Health Center and school-based clinics across elementary, middle, and high school divisions. Policy & Compliance Leadership: Ensure adherence to best practices, regulatory standards, and internal policies, including HIPAA, OSHA, and blood-borne pathogen protocols. Collaborative Partnerships: Strengthen relationships with external partners, including Penn State Hershey Medical Center, to enhance care delivery and specialty services. Wellness Advocacy: Champion student wellness initiatives and lead programming that promotes holistic health and preventive care. Crisis & Emergency Leadership: Share 24/7/365 on-call responsibilities, demonstrating resilience and sound judgment in urgent situations. Qualifications: Master’s degree in nursing strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in nursing required Valid PA Registered Nurse license 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in pediatric, school-based, or public health nursing School Nurse Certification preferred Proven success in leading healthcare services within complex, diverse organizations Strong supervisory experience, ideally in a unionized environment Expertise in electronic medical records (Cerner), Microsoft Office Suite, and acute assessment CPR and emergency care proficiency Demonstrated integrity, empathy, and commitment to youth development Ability to engage with students beyond clinical responsibilities, serving as a role model and mentor Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

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