Unit Director: Acute Cardiac & Neuro Care

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Unit Director to lead a patient care unit, ensuring high-quality outcomes and a healthy workplace for staff. The role collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes, set clinical priorities, and oversee clinical and administrative operations.

You will drive staff development, performance management, and budgeting within a shared governance model. The ideal candidate has progressive nursing leadership experience (BSN or higher), an MSN is preferred, and licensure as

Qualifications

• BS/BSN required at time of hire.
• Masters degree (MSN) required or enrolled in a Master’s program if not present at hire; completion within three years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes and set clinical quality priorities.
• Demonstrates leadership to develop staff, oversee performance, and manage unit budget.
• Promotes patient-centered care and safety using evidence-based practices and professional growth.
• Fosters shared governance and professional practice council involvement to improve care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical ability

Interpersonal communication

Nursing leadership

Education

BS/BSN required

Masters degree/MSN required

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Unit Director to lead a patient care unit, ensuring high-quality outcomes and a healthy workplace for staff. The role collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes, set clinical priorities, and oversee clinical and administrative operations.

You will drive staff development, performance management, and budgeting within a shared governance model. The ideal candidate has progressive nursing leadership experience (BSN or higher), an MSN is preferred, and licensure as