Acute Care RN Unit Supervisor – Clinical & Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The University of Southern California, operating USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Los Angeles, seeks a Unit Supervisor to lead day-to-day unit operations and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes clinical leadership and collaboration across departments within Keck Medicine of USC.

The position requires California RN licensure, with BSN preferred, and experience in acute settings plus supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• California Registered Nurse license required.
• BSN preferred; if not obtained on hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred.
• Completion of unit supervisor or management training program preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in Acute Setting required.
• 6+ months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day unit operations and staff performance.
• Support the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Develop staff teams and manage ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Plan and collaborate with coworkers and other departments to ensure efficient services.
• Lead in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations and other standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse program

BSN preferred

Unit supervisor/management training preferred

Job description

The University of Southern California, operating USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Los Angeles, seeks a Unit Supervisor to lead day-to-day unit operations and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes clinical leadership and collaboration across departments within Keck Medicine of USC.

The position requires California RN licensure, with BSN preferred, and experience in acute settings plus supervisory exposure.