Nurse Manager: Clinical Leadership & Operations

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Care and Ambulatory Services is seeking a Nurse Manager who will hold 24-hour accountability for patient care quality, operational efficiency, and HR management for assigned areas. You will lead charge nurses and frontline staff, promote a professional environment, and drive data-based decisions in line with Magnet and Title 22 standards.

The role involves overseeing clinical and administrative operations, budget management, staff education, policy development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Three years of RN experience.
• Two years in a management or charge nurse role.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and results.
• Able to function independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organization/time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly or indirectly supervise staff; recruit, hire, orient, and train personnel and evaluate performance.
• Develop and manage the budget; authorize expenditures and monitor finances.
• Ensure patient care aligns with regulatory standards and Magnet/Joint Commission requirements.
• Lead quality assurance programs and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster shared governance and professional practice among nursing staff.
• Coordinate department services across intradepartmental and hospital-wide levels.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Quality improvement

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Kronos

Job description

University of Southern California Care and Ambulatory Services is seeking a Nurse Manager who will hold 24-hour accountability for patient care quality, operational efficiency, and HR management for assigned areas. You will lead charge nurses and frontline staff, promote a professional environment, and drive data-based decisions in line with Magnet and Title 22 standards.

The role involves overseeing clinical and administrative operations, budget management, staff education, policy development,