Unit Director

Sign-on bonus: $20,000 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. Sign‑on bonus is available to external candidates only and includes a 2 year work commitment. Qualifications 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; master’s degree/MSN required. If BS is not in nursing: a master’s or higher degree in nursing is required. If master’s degree is not in nursing: a BSN is required. If no master’s/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 facility’s 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 OAPSA. Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr UPMC