Unit Director

Sign-on bonus: $20,000 for external candidates only, including a 2-year work commitment.

About the role

Lead a fast-paced 26-bed Intermediate Care unit, driving patient care quality, team inspiration, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical staff to monitor outcomes, set quality priorities, and implement evidence-based patient safety and professional practice improvements.
• Track unit quality metrics and dashboards, develop action plans, and share successful practices across units.
• Analyze nurse and patient satisfaction data and create improvement strategies.
• Support staff engagement in evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.
• Build strong, positive working relationships through mentoring, teamwork, and clear communication.
• Manage and resolve conflict promptly; foster trust, transparency, and respectful communication.
• Promote a healthy work environment by supporting safe scheduling practices and staff well-being.
• Coach staff on cultural diversity and address workplace concerns, including horizontal violence.
• Create and communicate a shared vision for the unit; use financial, quality, and operational data to guide planning.
• Lead change initiatives, involving stakeholders and supporting staff through transitions.
• Represent the unit in professional and advocacy organizations.
• Champion patient-centered, Relationship-Based Care; ensure nursing practice meets clinical and regulatory standards.
• Apply evidence-based practice and national best practices to drive clinical excellence.
• Develop staff through coaching, education, orientation, and support of specialty certification.
• Lead and develop Clinicians, supporting their leadership growth and oversight of direct reports, performance conversations, and recruitment.
• Ensure all direct care staff maintain required competencies and address skill gaps through training and evaluation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate staff performance, address clinical issues, and solve complex problems.
• Proven leadership ability to develop staff, uphold professional nursing standards, and meet administrative expectations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with patients, families, staff, physicians, and leadership.
• BS/BSN required at hire; master’s degree/MSN required. Specific degree requirements:
  • If BS is not in nursing: a master’s or higher degree in nursing is required.
  • If master’s degree is not in nursing: a BSN is required.
  • If no master’s/MSN at hire: must enroll within 1 year and complete within 3 years.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Current RN licensure in the practicing state or a multistate license per NLC guidelines. If relocating to the facility’s state, licensure in that state must be obtained within 60 days.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
• Required Clearances: Act 34 and OAPSA.