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Unit Director jobs are open across healthcare, human services, and education, from frontline program leadership to senior operational director, with specializations in residential services, community programs, and clinical operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Dept Description:
15M has 24 beds primarily for Neurosurgery and Neurology patients (pre/post op, ICU transfers, and direct admits). There is Centralized Cardiac Telemetry and Centralized Continuous Pulse Oximetry capability. Patients may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, frequent assessments, and specialized treatments that do not require critical care. 15M also admits overflow from other service lines.
- Neurological: CVAs/strokes, seizure disorders, altered mental status, encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, TIAs, and intractable migraines.
- Neurosurgical: Craniotomies for tumors, acoustic neuromas, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, and seizure disorders. Transsphenoidal surgeries for pituitary tumors, and stereotactic biopsies. VP (ventriculo- peritoneal) shunts and lumbar drain placements; and select EVDs.
- Neuro-Interventional: Cerebral angiograms and embolizations.
An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, therapists, and Case Managers work together to care for, to rehabilitate to improve outcomes for an optimal discharge to home or other health care setting.
Job Function Summary:
Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.
Custom Scope
Supervises staff involved in providing neuroscience specialty, clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.
Required qualifications:
- Recent, within the past 5 years, RN experience in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Unit
- Recent administrative oversight in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Care Unit e.g. previous as an Assistant Nurse Manager, charge nurse or similar role.
- Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and mutliple priorities involved with a patient care unit.
- In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
- Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.
- Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification
- CNRN, SCRN or PCCN
Education/License/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Dept Description:
15M has 24 beds primarily for Neurosurgery and Neurology patients (pre/post op, ICU transfers, and direct admits). There is Centralized Cardiac Telemetry and Centralized Continuous Pulse Oximetry capability. Patients may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, frequent assessments, and specialized treatments that do not require critical care. 15M also admits overflow from other service lines.
- Neurological: CVAs/strokes, seizure disorders, altered mental status, encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, TIAs, and intractable migraines.
- Neurosurgical: Craniotomies for tumors, acoustic neuromas, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, and seizure disorders. Transsphenoidal surgeries for pituitary tumors, and stereotactic biopsies. VP (ventriculo- peritoneal) shunts and lumbar drain placements; and select EVDs.
- Neuro-Interventional: Cerebral angiograms and embolizations.
An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, therapists, and Case Managers work together to care for, to rehabilitate to improve outcomes for an optimal discharge to home or other health care setting.
Job Function Summary:
Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.
Custom Scope
Supervises staff involved in providing neuroscience specialty, clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.
Required qualifications:
- Recent, within the past 5 years, RN experience in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Unit
- Recent administrative oversight in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Care Unit e.g. previous as an Assistant Nurse Manager, charge nurse or similar role.
- Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and mutliple priorities involved with a patient care unit.
- In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
- Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.
- Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification
- CNRN, SCRN or PCCN
Education/License/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Electronics & Hardware
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in unit director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, healthcare administration, education, or a related field
- Minimum of three to five years of supervisory or program management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory, licensing, or accreditation standards
- Experience developing and managing departmental or program budgets
- Strong skills in staff development, performance management, and team leadership
- Proficiency with electronic health records, case management systems, or operational reporting tools
Tips for Your Unit Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to program scope
Unit directors are evaluated on the size and complexity of what they've overseen. List the number of staff you managed, the population you served, and the budget you controlled, hiring managers compare these figures directly across candidates.
Highlight compliance and regulatory experience
Most unit director roles in healthcare and human services require familiarity with state licensing, accreditation standards, or CMS regulations. Name the specific frameworks you've worked under so your resume clears the first screening cut.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists unit director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Use functional titles as search terms
Many unit director openings are posted under alternate titles like program director, residential director, or operations manager. Search those variations to surface relevant roles that your primary search would miss.
Prepare a data-driven case study for interviews
Interviewers for unit director roles frequently ask how you turned around underperformance, reduced turnover, or improved outcomes in a program. Walk in with one concrete example built around measurable results rather than general leadership philosophy.
Negotiate your starting classification carefully
Organizations with tiered director structures, unit director, senior director, regional director, sometimes underpace external candidates. Ask explicitly how your prior scope maps to their internal levels before accepting an offer at a lower classification.
Unit Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most unit directors?
RWJBarnabas Health, Rush University Medical Center, and Centurion Health are hiring the most unit directors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Illinois, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations in behavioral health, residential care, and community-based services tend to post the highest volume of unit director roles consistently.
How many unit director jobs are remote?
About 48% of unit director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on program administration, quality assurance, or policy oversight rather than direct-care or residential operations, which typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a unit director?
Most unit directors start in direct-service or frontline roles within their sector, then move into team lead or supervisor positions to build people-management experience. From there, taking on program coordination responsibilities and demonstrating outcomes with staff and clients positions you for a director-level role. Earning a relevant graduate degree or sector-specific credential can accelerate the path, particularly in regulated fields like behavioral health or long-term care.
Can you get hired as a unit director without director-level experience?
Yes, candidates who have supervised teams and managed program operations often move directly into unit director roles without a prior director title. Employers care most about whether you've owned outcomes, staff performance, compliance, budget adherence, and service quality. Framing your supervisory experience in terms of accountability and scope rather than job title makes a strong case even without the exact credential on your resume.
What does the unit director interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three interview rounds: an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, a substantive interview with the hiring manager or department head, and often a final panel that includes peers or executive leadership. Expect competency-based questions about managing underperformance, navigating compliance issues, and driving program outcomes. Some organizations include a brief case exercise or ask you to review a scenario involving a staffing or operational challenge.
Where can I find and apply to unit director jobs?
You can find and apply to unit director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and sector, then apply directly to each listing that fits. All the active postings are in one place, so you're not piecing together results from multiple sources.
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