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UPMC The Green Home is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and oversee key clinical programs including Nursing Services, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Control, and Restorative Nursing. This full-time leadership role operates on standard hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with 24/7 responsibility and oversight of the facility.

We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated leader who is committed to delivering high-quality care to residents and inspiring staff through hands-on leadership and a strong example of excellence.

Responsibilities

+ Professional Representation

+ Represents the facility and organization in a professional manner.

+ Demonstrates UPMC values and communicates clearly and concisely.

+ Leadership

+ Acts on behalf of the Administrator in his/her absence.

+ Accepts responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care.

+ Serves as a leader and role model, promoting resident-centered, quality care.

+ Care Delivery & Compliance

+ Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the delivery of quality resident care.

+ Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards, nursing practice guidelines, and regulations.

+ Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of current regulations and internal policies.

+ Promotes compliance with all policies and regulations.

+ Staffing & Personnel

+ Evaluates staffing levels to ensure appropriate resources are utilized.

+ Addresses personnel and organizational issues promptly.

+ Reports relevant concerns timely to the administrator and others as required.

+ Promotes recruitment and retention of staff.

+ Actively engages staff, promotes teamwork, and performs necessary personnel functions accurately and timely.

+ Maintains confidentiality regarding resident and employee information and records.

+ Education & Development

+ Participates in continuing education to maintain competence and awareness of regulatory changes.

+ Participates and/or leads initiatives and committees within the facility and system-wide as directed.

+ Quality Assurance & Improvement

+ Serves as chairperson for the facility's Quality Assurance Improvement Program.

+ Monitors outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

+ Facilitates appropriate changes in practices to address deficiencies.

+ Completes reports as required by policies and regulations.

+ Assists in developing and implementing plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

+ Provides required information to the State Department of Health and other regulatory bodies.

+ Inspection & Emergency Preparedness

+ Participates in conducting periodic mock inspections and sharing practices.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of emergency practices, plans, and procedures.

+ Experience:

+ Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience required, with at least 2 years in a long-term care (LTC) setting.

+ Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership experience required (e.g., Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Unit Manager).

+ Education:

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

+ If not held at the time of hire/transfer, candidate must be enrolled in a BSN program within one year of hire/transfer date and complete the program within three years of enrollment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Required Certifications:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, to be completed within 30 days of hire.

+ Required Licensure:

+ Registered Nurse (RN) license.

+ Must hold current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state.

+ If relocating to the facility's state, employees must apply for state licensure within 60 days of residency change.

+ Required Clearances:

+ Act 34 Clearance

+ OAPSA Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran