Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Reporting Dashboards, Strategic Planning, Team Player
UPMC Northwest hospital
Seneca, PA
Unit: Intermediate Care (2 North)
Apply to an exciting leadership opportunity. Our fast‑paced 26‑bed unit needs a Unit Director who leads boldly, inspires teams, and pushes patient care quality to the next level every single day. Step in, lead strong, and set the pace for excellence.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with medical staff to monitor outcomes, set quality priorities, and implement evidence‑based patient safety and professional practice improvements.
- Track unit quality metrics and dashboards, develop action plans, and share successful practices across units.
- Analyze nurse and patient satisfaction data and create improvement strategies.
- Support staff engagement in evidence‑based practice and quality initiatives.
- Build strong, positive working relationships through mentoring, teamwork, and clear communication.
- Manage and resolve conflict promptly; foster trust, transparency, and respectful communication.
- Promote a healthy work environment by supporting safe scheduling practices and staff well‑being.
- Coach staff on cultural diversity and address workplace concerns, including horizontal violence.
- Create and communicate a shared vision for the unit; use financial, quality, and operational data to guide planning.
- Lead change initiatives, involving stakeholders and supporting staff through transitions.
- Represent the unit in professional and advocacy organizations.
- Champion patient‑centered, Relationship‑Based Care; ensure nursing practice meets clinical and regulatory standards.
- Apply evidence‑based practice and national best practices to drive clinical excellence.
- Develop staff through coaching, education, orientation, and support of specialty certification.
- Lead and develop Clinicians, supporting their leadership growth and oversight of direct reports, performance conversations, and recruitment.
- Ensure all direct care staff maintain required competencies and address skill gaps through training and evaluation.
Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate staff performance, address clinical issues, and solve complex problems.
Proven leadership ability to develop staff, uphold professional nursing standards, and meet administrative expectations.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with patients, families, staff, physicians, and leadership.
BS/BSN required at hire; masters degree/MSN required.
If BS is not in nursing: a masters or higher degree in nursing is required.
If masters degree is not in nursing: a BSN is required.
If no masters/MSN at hire: must enroll within 1 year and complete within 3 years.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- Current RN licensure in the practicing state or a multistate license per NLC guidelines.
- If relocating to the facilitys state, licensure in that state must be obtained within 60 days.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
- ACLS required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- Required Clearances: Act 34 and OAPS.
- Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center