RN Unit Supervisor - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Non Union)

University of Southern California•Glendale, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Supervisor is the first-line manager and leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight and efficient operation of the unit. The role supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department management and director in delivering safe, high-quality patient care; developing staff; improving quality and growing unit services; planning and collaborating with colleagues and other departments; and managing efficient services with meaningful outcomes. The Unit Supervisor provides proven clinical and operational leadership, with an emphasis on the clinical environment, and practices in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, and DNV-GL/NIAHO standards. This position is for the 5 North Med/Surg unit and is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift role. The hourly rate range is $47.58 to $76.68. USC considers factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training and skills, internal equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, funding, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is part of Keck Medicine of USC and serves the Foothills area of Los Angeles. The hospital offers personalized care, emergency services, specialized care, medical research and clinical trials. USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a Registered Nurse program.
  • California Registered Nurse license.
  • For ICU/5S, 4th Telemetry, 5 North, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; NIHSS must be obtained within 30 days of hire where indicated.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications must be AHA certified and active by the effective date of hire or transfer unless otherwise indicated.

Nice To Haves

  • BSN desired; if not held upon hire, obtaining it within five years is preferred.
  • Completion of a unit supervisor or management training program preferred.
  • Two or more years of clinical experience in an acute setting preferred.
  • Six or more months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred.
  • Certification in a clinical specialty or management desired.
  • For 6th Floor Med/Surg employees: two years of orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
  • For 6th Floor Med/Surg employees: certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, or another specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the unit’s day-to-day operations and promote efficient, smooth unit functioning.
  • Support the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager and director in oversight and delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Develop the staff team.
  • Support quality improvement and growth of unit services.
  • Lead planning and collaborate with coworkers and other departments.
  • Manage efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.
  • Provide clinical and operational leadership, emphasizing the clinical environment.
  • Practice in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
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