Nurse Unit Director - Patient Care & Quality Leader

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian 10 South is seeking a full-time Unit Director to provide 24-hour accountability for leading and managing their assigned unit, ensuring outstanding patient experience and high-quality care. The role collaborates with medical staff to monitor outcomes, set quality priorities, and foster a culture of safety, professional practice, and continuous improvement for staff and students.

It also oversees staff hiring, orientation, evaluations, and department budgeting, while modeling

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes; set clinical quality priorities, develop improvement plans and implement safety initiatives.
• Monitors unit performance metrics and quality indicators; uses data to drive action plans for care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversees staff hiring, orientation, evaluations, and daily performance; manages unit budget and staffing to meet patient care needs.

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian 10 South is seeking a full-time Unit Director to provide 24-hour accountability for leading and managing their assigned unit, ensuring outstanding patient experience and high-quality care. The role collaborates with medical staff to monitor outcomes, set quality priorities, and foster a culture of safety, professional practice, and continuous improvement for staff and students.

It also oversees staff hiring, orientation, evaluations, and department budgeting, while modeling