Lead Registered Nurse – Acute Care & Education

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

Job summary

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the patient care team within Keck Medicine of USC. You will support the Chief Nursing Officer, lead care planning, and advocate for patient safety and comfort across shifts.

The role emphasizes education, collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Registered Nurse program.
• BSN preferred; may be pursued within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and delivery of patient care for the shift.
• Precept and validate competency for new hires and procedures.
• Teach nursing students and coordinate care with the team.
• Delegate tasks and communicate expectations to staff.
• Collaborate and improve unit performance and patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Nursing care plan

Clinical documentation

Education

Registered Nurse program

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the patient care team within Keck Medicine of USC. You will support the Chief Nursing Officer, lead care planning, and advocate for patient safety and comfort across shifts.

The role emphasizes education, collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital setting.