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Description
Unit Director - Emergency Department - Lititz
UPMC - Lititz, PA
Job Title: Unit Director - Emergency Department - Lititz
Position: Leadership role responsible for managing unit operations
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000; Monthly Loan Repayment up to $20,000
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Address:
City: Lititz
State: PA
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Job Responsibilities
- Collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes and set clinical quality priorities.
- Recommends and implements professional improvements and initiatives.
- Implements unit-based patient safety initiatives.
- Monitors dashboard indicators and quality to meet organizational goals.
- Develops action plans to address specific concerns and improve quality.
- Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care.
- Shares learning from improvements with other units.
- Analyzes nurse and patient satisfaction outcome data and develops action plans as needed.
- Encourages staff involvement in developing and implementing evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
- Develops and maintains productive working relationships through mentoring and positive communication.
- Resolves and manages conflict effectively and in a timely manner.
- Acknowledges contributions of others and creates transparency in communications.
- Plans department work schedule in collaboration with team members for safety and healthy lifestyle.
- Communicates effectively through various media to engage the audience.
- Coaches staff on cultural diversity and addresses workplace issues.
- Creates an environment recognizing and valuing differences in staff and patients.
- Demonstrates ability to create a shared vision and develops operational plans.
- Involves stakeholders in planning and redesigning change.
- Supports staff during difficult transitions.
- Influences external environment through participation in professional organizations.
- Establishes a caring culture focused on patient-centered decisions.
- Ensures nurses practice in accordance with established standards.
- Applies best practices and evidence-based practice to enhance patient care.
- Promotes interdisciplinary partnerships to ensure quality services.
- Demonstrates sound fiscal responsibility in budget development and management.
- Sets high performance standards for self and staff.
- Creates developmental paths for staff to enhance expertise.
- Initiates innovations in staff development and supports certification.
- Leads and develops Clinician(s) reporting directly to them.
- Assists with planning and verifying competencies of direct care providers.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Leadership
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Budget management
- Conflict resolution
- Evidence-based practice
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a clinical leadership role
- Mentorship abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Cultural competency
Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience; relevant clinical experience preferred.
Education: BSN required at time of hire; MSN required.
License & Certification:
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Schedule:
- Not specified
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000
- Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually
- Seven paid holidays each year
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year
- Discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Facility Details
Name: UPMC
Description: UPMC is committed to investing in nurses and helps them succeed in their careers.
Specialties:
- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
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No of Jobs: 
1
Apply Before: 
12/08/2025
Posted: 
09/08/2025