Unit Director

UPMC Northwest hospital Seneca, PA Unit: Intermediate Care (2 North) Sign-on bonus: $20,000 * 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

• the sign on bonus is available ot external candidates only and includes a 2 year work commitement

• 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