Unit Director (RN) - Outpatient Medical Oncology
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Purpose: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is
internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention,
detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's
only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer
Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania
for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic,
translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next
generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman
Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the
global effort to reduce the burden of cancer. UPMC Hillman Cancer
Center is currently hiring a regular Full-Time Unit Director (RN)
to lead the Outpatient Medical Oncology team on the 3rd floor at
the Hillman Cancer Center located in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA. This
position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus, will work a regular Monday
through Friday daylight schedule, and be responsible for complete
oversight of a large medical oncology practice within a
hospital-based clinic, including both clinic and treatment room
care of patients: - UD position has 2 full-time clinicians to
support the treatment room (50 bed/chair) & Clinic - Approximately
47 FTE oversight not including 8 medical oncology practices -
Reports to Senior Director of Operations The Unit Director
maintains 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. The Unit Director is 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. The Unit
Director has 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. Responsibilities: -
Collaborates with medical staff to monitor patient outcomes; set
clinical quality priorities, recommend and implement professional
improvements and initiatives and implement unit-based patient
safety initiatives. Monitors dashboard indicators and quality in
unit/department to meet organizational goals and 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
and/or spreads across the business unit or system. Analyzes nurse
and patient satisfaction outcome data and develops action plan to
address as needed. Supports and encourages involvement of staff
nurses in the development and implementation of evidence based
practice and quality improvement initiatives. - Develops and
maintains productive working relationships internally and
externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring
and modeling uplifting and positive communication. Resolves and
manages conflict effectively and in a timely manner. Extends trust
by acknowledging the contributions of others; listens first,
creates transparency in communications, confronts reality, and
clarifies expectations. Cares for patients and self by planning a
department work schedule in collaboration with team members that
supports safety, appropriate worked hours, and a healthy lifestyle.
Conveys information and ideas clearly through a variety of media to
individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and
helps them understand and retain the message. Coaches staff on
cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and
impairment. Creates an environment which recognizes and values
differences in staff, physicians, patients, and communities. -
Demonstrates the ability to create a shared vision applies critical
thinking skills and utilizes financial and quality data and
conceptual knowledge in the development of the department vision
and operational plan. Involves staff and key stakeholders in the
development of a vision for the unit/ department within a shared
governance model of practice. Orchestrates complex change and
acknowledges the psychological transition on self and others.
Involves stakeholders and experts in planning, designing, and
redesigning change. Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and
techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one/s
own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individual
involved. Supports staff during times of difficult transitions.
Demonstrates ability to influence the external environment through
participation in professional and advocacy organizations. -
Establishes a culture of caring by promoting decisions that are
patient centered and within the framework of Relationship Based
Care, using the nursing process that meets the clinical,
psychological and spiritual needs of the patient, family and staff.
Ensures that nurses practice in accordance with established
Clinical Standards of Performance as defined by organization,
system, professional and regulatory organizations. Applies national
best practices and uses evidence-based practice to build a culture
of excellence in patient care. Promotes interdisciplinary
partnership and consultation of hospital staff and health care team
through participation in committees and related activities to
ensure appropriate care and services for patients and families.
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. - 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. -
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. - Assist with planning, implementing, and
verifying that all direct care providers and direct care staff have
the required knowledge and skills/attitude-based competencies
assessed to address gaps and verified. - Minimum of four (4) years
of progressive leadership experience required with relevant
clinical experience preferred. - BS/BSN required at 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 time of hire, must be enrolled in a
Master’s or MSN program within one year of hire/transfer date and
completed within three (3) years of enrollment. - Oncology
experience preferred - Must be able to demonstrate: - Knowledge and
skills are necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately
to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as
specified below. - Knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span. - Ability to assess data reflective
of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information
needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her
age-specific needs, and to provide the care needs as described in
the department policy and procedures. - Analytical ability is
necessary to evaluate staff, address and improve clinical issues,
and devise solutions to complex problems. - Leadership ability to
develop staff, comply with administrative requirements, and
establish and maintain standards of performance within a national
context for professional nursing practice. - Superior interpersonal
and communication skills are sufficient to effectively create
relationships to support a healing environment for patients,
families, staff, physicians, and hospital personnel—including
senior management—in both written and verbal communication.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Current licensure as a
Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state. - Registered
Nurse (RN) - Act 34 *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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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