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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

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→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.
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Apply evidence‑based practice and national best practices to drive clinical excellence.
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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; 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.

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.