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.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran