Director - (Transitional Care Unit)

Director Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

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.

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