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UPMC Northwest hospital

Seneca, PA

Director

Transitional Care Unit (TCU)

Full Time / Exempt

As the Nursing Unit Leader for the HB/SNC Unit, you will oversee and coordinate all aspects of nursing care to ensure residents receive exceptional service. You'll guide a high-functioning, cohesive team that lives out UPMC's values of compassion, excellence, and teamwork each day. This leadership role includes on-call responsibilities to provide consistent support and maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities:

+ Ensure individualized nursing care is provided appropriate to each patient's age and needs.

+ Oversee and coordinate all nursing care within the HB/SNC Unit in alignment with the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act.

+ Monitor the quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of care and medical records through ongoing evaluation and review.

+ Develop and implement Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and HB/SNC-specific nursing policies and procedures.

+ Encourage and facilitate professional growth by providing opportunities for education, training, and advancement.

+ Conduct ongoing performance appraisals and maintain a competency assessment program for nursing personnel.

+ Prepare and manage the nursing budget to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations; review monthly reports and address variances.

+ Develop staffing patterns and plans for each schedule period based on patient needs and unit activity.

+ Select and retain qualified staff to ensure the availability of a competent, compassionate nursing team.

+ Maintain open, timely communication within and between departments and promote effective working relationships.

+ Lead regular staff meetings and participate in Nursing Management and Medical Center leadership meetings.

+ Participate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and professional personnel in developing and implementing resident care policies and programs.

+ Oversee and participate in Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement programs.

+ Ensure discharge planning and teaching are coordinated with patients, families, and community resources.

+ Investigate complaints or incidents, implement corrective actions, and enforce policies, including Right-To-Know and safety requirements.

+ Maintain compliance with JCAHO, Federal, and State standards.

+ Identify hazards and ensure prompt follow-up and resolution.

+ Maintain clinical expertise and stay current with developments in medical and nursing sciences to serve as a role model and resource for staff.

+ Develop clear job descriptions defining roles and expectations for all levels of nursing personnel.

+ Participate in or lead organizational and community outreach efforts, representing UPMC Northwest's vision and mission.

+ Chair or serve on nursing and medical center committees as assigned.

+ Support strategic planning efforts within the Medical Center.

+ Provide orientation and in-service education programs for nursing staff.

+ Maintain professional growth and achieve/maintain certification in a related nursing specialty.

+ Completion of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

+ 3-5 years of gerontology/medical-surgical nursing experience.

+ 2-3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.

+ Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, as well as administrative methods and procedures.

+ Working knowledge of public relations and personnel management.

+ Knowledge of skilled nursing care regulations.

+ Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement systems.

+ Demonstrated leadership and teaching ability, with strong communication skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued through the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) if applicable. Employees relocating to a new state have 60 days to obtain state licensure.

+ CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration.

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification due within 1 year of hire.

+ NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification due within 6 months of hire.

+ Required clearances: Act 34, OAPSA.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran