Assistant Nurse Manager: Acute Care Leadership & Quality

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California, in collaboration with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee nursing operations, safety, and quality. The role emphasizes HR, budgeting, and quality improvement within an acute care setting.

The position requires a BSN, 3 years of acute care RN experience, and active certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ENPC) with timely completion of remaining items. USC values diversity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience as a registered nurse.
• Active certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; AB508 within 30 days; NIHSS within 30 days; NRP within 6 months; ENPC within 12 months; all certifications must be active on hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing operations for assigned area(s).
• Ensure nursing care safety and quality.
• Apply HR and budget principles to daily nursing services.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to standards of care.
• Support patient and family services through interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Time management

Integrity

Diversity & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Southern California, in collaboration with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee nursing operations, safety, and quality. The role emphasizes HR, budgeting, and quality improvement within an acute care setting.

The position requires a BSN, 3 years of acute care RN experience, and active certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ENPC) with timely completion of remaining items. USC values diversity and teamwork.