Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)

University of Southern California • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager, is accountable for ongoing leadership and operations of the assigned area(s) and for nursing care safety and quality. The role uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities, provides input on standard of care, and supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team.

The position is with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of USC. The hospital is a community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles, backed by an academic medical center, and provides emergency services and specialized care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), unless a Master’s degree in Nursing is used in lieu of the BSN.
• At least 3 years of acute care nursing experience as a registered nurse.
• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications from the American Heart Association, unless otherwise indicated.
• ED certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), and ENPC (within 12 months of hire). Certifications must be active by the effective date of hire or transfer unless otherwise indicated.
• Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical, and planning skills.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Values diversity and teamwork.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical conduct and decision-making.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and flexibility, and tolerates change and ambiguity.
• Holds self and others accountable.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet access and utilization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Nursing in progress; strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee ongoing operations of assigned area(s) in collaboration with and under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager.
• Promote the safety and quality of nursing care.
• Use human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families.
• Participate in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities.
• Provide input on standard of care.
• Support patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager