Unit Director - Neuro Trauma (UPMC Presbyterian/5G)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital, is seeking a Unit Director for our Neuro Trauma Unit 5G. If you’re a strong leader looking to grow your career, this is your chance! You’ll ensure excellent patient care, support staff, and have access to ongoing learning and professional development. Join us and make an impact! The Unit Director is responsible for 24-hour leadership and management of their area, ensuring an exceptional experience for patients and staff. This includes improving patient care, creating a positive work environment, and overseeing clinical and administrative functions. The Unit Director collaborates with medical staff on patient outcomes, sets quality priorities, supports professional governance, and drives safety improvements. They manage staffing, employee evaluations, performance, and the department budget, while fostering continuous development. Flexibility for off-shift and weekend work is required. 5G is a 22-bed progressive care unit specializing in the care of complex brain and spinal cord trauma, stroke, and various neurosurgical patients. Our nurses focus their care comprehensively on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our patients and their support systems. We foster relationships and emphasize patient advocacy across the interdisciplinary care team to ensure best possible outcomes for those in our care. 5G is a fast-paced environment offering the opportunity for nurses to gain valuable knowledge and experience working with a diverse and complex patient population. Nurses on 5G collaborate with world-renowned trauma and neurosurgeons, as well as a wide array of brilliant neurologists and internists, to provide best possible outcomes for our patients.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required.
BS/BSN required at time of hire and master's degree/MSN required. If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required. If Master's degree not in nursing, a BSN is required. If the master's degree/MSN is not present at time of hire, must be enrolled in a Master's or MSN program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment.
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Analytical ability necessary to evaluate staff, address and improve clinical issues and devise solutions to complex problems.
Leadership ability to develop staff, establish and maintain standards of performance within a national context for professional nursing practice and comply with administrative requirements.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively create relationships to support a healing environment with patients, families, staff, physicians and hospital personnel including senior management in both written and verbal communication.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty days of hire
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Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

relevant clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes, set clinical priorities, and implement safety and quality improvements. Tracks dashboard indicators, develops action plans, and uses evidence-based practices to enhance care. Shares improvements across units, analyzes satisfaction data, and supports staff involvement in quality initiatives.
Fosters positive relationships by mentoring, modeling clear communication, and resolving conflict promptly. Builds trust, listens actively, and ensures transparency. Plans department schedules to support safety and well-being. Communicates effectively across media to engage and inform. Coaches staff on cultural diversity, addresses workplace issues, and creates an inclusive environment that values differences.
Creates a shared vision by applying critical thinking, financial data, and quality insights in developing the department's operational plan. Engages staff and stakeholders in vision development through shared governance. Manages complex change and supports staff through transitions. Uses effective communication to gain buy-in and adapts to different situations.
Fosters a patient-centered culture by promoting Relationship-Based Care that addresses clinical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Ensures nurses follow established clinical standards and use evidence-based practices to deliver excellent care. Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in committees to improve patient services. Sets clinical, financial, and resource priorities aligned with organizational goals, while managing the department budget and ensuring efficient resource use.
Sets high performance standards and fosters innovation and professional growth. Creates development plans to enhance staff expertise and supports continuing education and certification. Promotes best practices for student and new nurse development and recruits nursing students with exceptional clinical experiences. Encourages shared governance and uses staff feedback to improve care, nursing practice, and the work environment.