Acute Care RN: Lead, Educate & Improve Care

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team, ensuring safety, recovery and comfort of patients by applying the nursing process and education plans.

The role emphasizes leadership in quality improvement, collaboration with departments, and adherence to CMS, Title 22, CDPH and other standards. CS Certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS; California RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Registered Nurse program; active RN license.
• BSN preferred; may be pursued within 5 years of hire.
• Current California RN license required; specialty certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff; precept new hires and validate competencies.
• Collaborate with department managers and other teams to improve care delivery.
• Ensure safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance across units.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduation from RN program

BSN desired

California RN License

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team, ensuring safety, recovery and comfort of patients by applying the nursing process and education plans.

The role emphasizes leadership in quality improvement, collaboration with departments, and adherence to CMS, Title 22, CDPH and other standards. CS Certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS; California RN license required.