Director - Transitional Care Unit
UPMC
- Seneca, South Carolina, United States
- Seneca, South Carolina, United States
About
Seneca, PA
Director
Full Time / Exempt
Lead a 16-bed Transitional Care Unit where your leadership directly shapes patient recovery and independence. Guide a skilled, caring team to help patients regain strength, confidence, and everyday function.
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.
+ 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 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.
+ Provide orientation and in-service education programs for nursing staff.
+ Completion of an accredited School of Nursing required.
+ BSN preferred.
+ 3-5 years of gerontology/medical-surgical nursing experience.
+ 2-3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
+ Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, as well as administrative methods and procedures.
+ Working knowledge of public relations and personnel management.
+ Knowledge of skilled nursing care regulations.
+ Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement systems.
+ Demonstrated leadership and teaching ability, with strong communication skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued through the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) if applicable. Employees relocating to a new state have 60 days to obtain state licensure.
+ CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration.
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification due within 1 year of hire.
+ NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification due within 6 months of hire.
+ Required clearances: Act 34, OAPSA.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Languages
- English
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