Acute Care Nurse Leader & Educator

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) Verdugo Hills Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team and to ensure patient safety, recovery and comfort through the nursing process.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, collaboration with departments, and adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation and regulatory standards. Licensure in California and relevant clinical certifications are required.

Qualifications

• California RN license required.
• 1 year acute care experience preferred.
• Certifications: BLS/ACLS; PALS and NICU/ICU specifics listed as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team.
• Apply nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, plan, interventions, evaluation).
• Educate patients and families; advocate for safe care.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Title 22, CDPH, and other standards.
• Assist with planning, directing, coordinating and communicating care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing process

Education planning

Advocacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduation from RN program

BSN preferred

Job description

University of Southern California (USC) Verdugo Hills Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team and to ensure patient safety, recovery and comfort through the nursing process.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, collaboration with departments, and adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation and regulatory standards. Licensure in California and relevant clinical certifications are required.