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UPMC

Director of Nursing

UPMC, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, United States

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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

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

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

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