UPMC The Green Home is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and oversee key clinical programs including Nursing Services, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Control, and Restorative Nursing. This full-time leadership role operates on standard hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with 24/7 responsibility and oversight of the facility. We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated leader who is committed to delivering high-quality care to residents and inspiring staff through hands-on leadership and a strong example of excellence. Responsibilities + Professional Representation + Represents the facility and organization in a professional manner. + Demonstrates UPMC values and communicates clearly and concisely. + Leadership + Acts on behalf of the Administrator in his/her absence. + Accepts responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care. + Serves as a leader and role model, promoting resident-centered, quality care. + Care Delivery & Compliance + Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the delivery of quality resident care. + Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards, nursing practice guidelines, and regulations. + Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of current regulations and internal policies. + Promotes compliance with all policies and regulations. + Staffing & Personnel + Evaluates staffing levels to ensure appropriate resources are utilized. + Addresses personnel and organizational issues promptly. + Reports relevant concerns timely to the administrator and others as required. + Promotes recruitment and retention of staff. + Actively engages staff, promotes teamwork, and performs necessary personnel functions accurately and timely. + Maintains confidentiality regarding resident and employee information and records. + Education & Development + Participates in continuing education to maintain competence and awareness of regulatory changes. + Participates and/or leads initiatives and committees within the facility and system-wide as directed. + Quality Assurance & Improvement + Serves as chairperson for the facility's Quality Assurance Improvement Program. + Monitors outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. + Facilitates appropriate changes in practices to address deficiencies. + Completes reports as required by policies and regulations. + Assists in developing and implementing plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. + Provides required information to the State Department of Health and other regulatory bodies. + Inspection & Emergency Preparedness + Participates in conducting periodic mock inspections and sharing practices. + Demonstrates knowledge of emergency practices, plans, and procedures. + Experience: + Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience required, with at least 2 years in a long-term care (LTC) setting. + Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership experience required (e.g., Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Unit Manager). + Education: + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. + If not held at the time of hire/transfer, candidate must be enrolled in a BSN program within one year of hire/transfer date and complete the program within three years of enrollment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + Required Certifications: + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, to be completed within 30 days of hire. + Required Licensure: + Registered Nurse (RN) license. + Must hold current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state. + If relocating to the facility's state, employees must apply for state licensure within 60 days of residency change. + Required Clearances: + Act 34 Clearance + OAPSA Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran