Director - (Transitional Care Unit)

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.