Unit Director, 8 East General Surgery

Unit Director Opportunity At UPMC Hamot

Are you an experienced nurse looking to take the next step in your career? UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-designated hospital, is now hiring a Unit Director to oversee our MedSurg unit 8 East General Surgery! This is an incredible opportunity to grow your career with a robust nursing ladder, along with the possibility for ongoing advancement.

About the unit: Colorectal and Urology Acute Care Unit (8 East): a 23-bed medical-surgical unit for medical patients and post-op care for colon-rectal, general surgery, urology, neurosurgery, and ENT patients. Ideal for graduate nurses, it offers a strong foundation in med/surg and diverse patient care. Nurses are trained in specialized foley insertions and support other departments with difficult catheterizations.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you financially, personally, and professionally starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here's how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses of up to $20,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

Purpose: The Unit Director holds 24-hour responsibility for leading and managing their assigned area to ensure high-quality patient care and a positive work environment for staff. This role involves overseeing clinical and administrative operations, collaborating with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes and set quality priorities, and fostering professional development through shared governance and staff feedback. The Unit Director also supports the growth of students and employees by promoting best practices, and is accountable for hiring, onboarding, performance management, and budgeting within the department.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Quality & Patient Safety
• Team Building & Communication
• Leadership & Change Management
• Patient-Centered Care & Resource Management
• Staff Development & Education
• Clinician Leadership & Competency Development

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and interactions for patients served by the assigned unit.
• Understands principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Assesses and interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care per department policies and procedures.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required; relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Possesses analytical skills to evaluate staff, address clinical issues, and solve complex problems.
• Exhibits leadership ability to develop staff, uphold national standards of nursing practice, and meet administrative requirements.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and support a healing environment with patients, families, staff, physicians, and senior management.
• BS/BSN required at time of hire; master's degree/MSN required.
• If BS degree 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 master's degree/MSN is not held at time of hire, must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer and complete it within three years of enrollment.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of hire/transfer
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran