Unit Director Neonatal ICU

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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is looking to hire a second Unit Director for the Neonatal ICU. The

Neonatal ICU is a 83-bed Level III critical care facility that provides acute medical, nursing, and respiratory care to critically ill infants; the majority of NICU admissions come from within Magee, however, we do also regularly take transports from other regional hospitals. Patients in the NICU may be premature or full-term infants who suffer from a diversity of medical issues including (but not limited to) low birth weight, infectious diseases, congenital anomalies, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, as well as various complications during labor and delivery. Previous ICU and/or pediatric experience is preferred; NICU experience is strongly preferred.
What can you Expect as a Unit Director?

The Unit Director maintains 24-hour accountability for leading and managing their assigned area to ensure an outstanding experience for patients and employees by continuously improving the quality of patient care, creating a healthy workplace for staff, and overseeing clinical, and administrative/business functions. As the Unit Director, you would be responsible for collaborating with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes and setting clinical quality priorities, supporting shared governance through a unit-based professional practice council, and using staff feedback to implement professional and patient safety improvements, and developing a best practice climate for the growth and development of students as well as all unit employees. You would have responsibility for the oversight of selection and hiring of staff, department orientation, and fostering a culture of continuous performance management; this includes completing and delivering employee evaluations, managing daily unit and employee performance, as well as the department budget.

The Unit Director is expected to lead and develop all Clinician(s) that report directly to them to build strong leadership and communication skills, as well as mentorship in daily leadership responsibilities. Supports Clinician(s) in their role of oversight of direct reports, including difficult conversations, performance reviews, and recruitment. Sets clinical, financial, and human resources priorities for improvement in concert with organizational goals. Demonstrates sound fiscal responsibility in the development and management of the department budget and holds staff accountable for the efficient use of resources including but not limited to managing flexible staffing patterns to meet patient care needs.

The qualities of a successful Unit Director are:

• Sets high standards of performance for self and others by imposing standards of excellence and development of inquiry skills that are innovative, optimistic, and supportive of professional growth.
  
• Creates developmental paths and plans for staff to increase the expertise and caliber of staff. Initiates innovation in staff development, clinical orientation, continuing education, and supports specialty certification.
  
• Develops a best practice climate for the growth and development of students as well as new nurses.
  
• Actively recruits nursing students through the establishment of exceptional clinical experiences.
  
• Supports shared governance through a unit-based professional practice council and utilization of staff feedback to make changes to improve care, nursing practice, and /or the work.
  

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
  
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
  
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
  
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
  

Shifts/Hours: Our Unit Directors work mostly a daylight Monday through Friday schedule with flexibility to support the unit.

Hours are subject to change based on business needs.*

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required with relevant clinical experience preferred.
  
• Previous NICU experience HIGHLY preferred.
  
• BS/BSN required at the time of hire and master�s degree/MSN required.
  
• + If BS degree not in nursing, a master�s or higher degree in Nursing is required. If Master�s degree not in nursing, a BSN is required. If the master�s degree/MSN is not present at the time of hire, the new hire must be enrolled in a Masters or MSN program within one (1) year of hire/transfer date and completed within three (3) years of enrollment.
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
  
• + Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  
• + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  
• Act 33 Child Clearance with renewal
  
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
  
• Act 34 with renewal
  

• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
  

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