Lead RN, Med/Surg 5 North: Quality Care

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC’s Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team and ensuring the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by applying the nursing process and educating patients and families.

The role includes quality improvement, cross‑department collaboration and maintaining compliant, efficient unit services in a fast‑paced acute care setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• If applicable - experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred.
• California Registered Nurse License
• Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.
• All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

Responsibilities

• Supports Chief Nursing Officer in leading patient care team to ensure safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process.
• Provides education and advocacy; ensures compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations and other standards.
• Supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; collaborates across departments.
• Assists with planning, precepting, and supervising staff; coordinates assigned team and communicates expectations.

Education

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program

BSN preferred

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC’s Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team and ensuring the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by applying the nursing process and educating patients and families.

The role includes quality improvement, cross‑department collaboration and maintaining compliant, efficient unit services in a fast‑paced acute care setting.