Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)

C018 University of Southern California- HS; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations for disabled

Smoke-free environment

Digital Accessibility

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations in collaboration with the Department Nurse Manager. You will oversee care quality, safety, and staff workloads while guiding budget and HR principles for daily patient care.

A BSN is required with 3 years in acute care as an RN and active certifications are expected. The role emphasizes quality improvement, interprofessional teamwork, and commitment to compassionate patient services in a vibrant

Qualifications

• Strong critical and strategic thinking with analytical and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities with a commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrates integrity, ethics, initiative, and flexibility in changing environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee the operations of the assigned nursing area.
• Ensure nursing care safety and quality and guide daily nursing services.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and input on standards of care.
• Support patient and family services through effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Planning

Communication

Diversity & teamwork

Integrity & ethics

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Assistant Nurse Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager, is accountable for ongoing leadership and operations of the assigned area(s) and for nursing care safety and quality. The Assistant Nurse Manager uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities and provides input on standard of care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN).

Minimum Experience

3 years Acute care nursing experience as a registered nurse.

Required Certifications

ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire) BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

Preferred Education

Master's degree Nursing Master's Degree in Nursing or in progress, strongly preferred* Master's Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Minimum Skills

Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills. Organization/time management skills. Excellent communication skills. Values diversity and team work. Demonstrates integrity; is ethical in conduct and decision thinking. Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility and is tolerant of change and ambiguity. Demands accountability of self and others. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as Internet access and utilization.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

USC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

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Benefits

• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• USC is a smoke-free environment
• Digital Accessibility