About this role
ST Health Northwest hospital
Seneca, PA
Unit: Intermediate Care (2 North)
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with medical staff to monitor outcomes, set quality priorities, and implement evidence‑based patient safety and professional practice improvements.
- Track unit quality metrics and dashboards, develop action plans, and share successful practices across units.
- Analyze nurse and patient satisfaction data and create improvement strategies.
- Support staff engagement in evidence‑based practice and quality initiatives.
- Build strong, positive working relationships through mentoring, teamwork, and clear communication.
- Manage and resolve conflict promptly; foster trust, transparency, and respectful communication.
- Promote a healthy work environment by supporting safe scheduling practices and staff well‑being.
- Coach staff on cultural diversity and address workplace concerns, including horizontal violence.
- Create and communicate a shared vision for the unit; use financial, quality, and operational data to guide planning.
- Lead change initiatives, involving stakeholders and supporting staff through transitions.
- Represent the unit in professional and advocacy organizations.
- Champion patient‑centered, Relationship‑Based Care; ensure nursing practice meets clinical and regulatory standards.
Apply evidence‑based practice and national best practices to drive clinical excellence.
Develop staff through coaching, education, orientation, and support of specialty certification.
- Lead and develop Clinicians, supporting their leadership growth and oversight of direct reports, performance conversations, and recruitment.
- Ensure all direct care staff maintain required competencies and address skill gaps through training and evaluation
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- Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate staff performance, address clinical issues, and solve complex problems.
- Proven leadership ability to develop staff, uphold professional nursing standards, and meet administrative expectations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with patients, families, staff, physicians, and leadership.
- BS/BSN required at hire; master’s degree/MSN required.
- If BS is not in nursing: a master’s or higher degree in nursing is required.
- If master’s degree is not in nursing: a BSN is required.
- If no master’s/MSN at hire: must enroll within 1 year and complete within 3 years.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- Current RN licensure in the practicing state or a multistate license per NLC guidelines.
- If relocating to the facility’s state, licensure in that state must be obtained within 60 days.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
- ACLS required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- Required Clearances: Act 34 and OAPSA.
Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Unit Director — Seneca, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Unit Director at Pepper Health, Seneca. See the schedule and your recruiter’s name before you apply — this posting doesn’t list a range yet.
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# Unit Director
- Location: Seneca, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Business unit: ST Health Northwest
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-24T14:15:18.98Z
## Description
**ST Health Northwest hospital**
**Seneca, PA**
**Unit: Intermediate Care (2 North)**
…Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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