Unit Director, Postpartum Units

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking an inspiring nurse leader to join our team as Unit Director of our Postpartum Units.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Unit Director to provide operational and clinical leadership for our Postpartum Units 3700 and 3800
. In this highly visible role, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while leading daily operations, supporting nursing staff and leaders, advancing quality and patient experience initiatives, and upholding regulatory and organizational standards.

As Unit Director, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary partners to strengthen teamwork, optimize workflows, and achieve departmental goals. You will also provide direct leadership, coaching, and professional development support to four clinicians, fostering engagement, accountability, and clinical excellence across both postpartum units.

This leader will report directly to the Clinical Director of Obstetrics and will oversee four direct reports, along with shared leadership responsibility for floor staff in partnership with the unit Clinicians.

At UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, we are more than a hospital— we are a trusted partner through every stage of life. From groundbreaking research and advanced treatments to compassionate, personalized care, Magee has been a leader in women’s health for generations. We are proud to be a two-time Magnet-designated hospital, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

A Master’s degree is required for this role. Candidates who do not have a Master’s degree or MSN at the time of hire must enroll in a program within one year and complete the program within three years. Four years of progressive leadership experience is required.

• 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…