Nurse Manager - Critical Care and Intermediate Care Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

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

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital seeks a Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations, ensure high-quality patient care, and manage education and staffing for assigned units. The role emphasizes organizational leadership, clinical oversight, and staff development within a dynamic hospital setting.

The Nurse Manager will oversee care coordination, resource utilization, and service excellence, acting as a professional role model to maintain a positive work environment and patient

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license from the CA Board of Registered Nursing (RN).
• ACLS and BLS Health Provider certifications.
• NIHSS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour accountability for patient care quality, efficiency of operations, and HR management for assigned areas.
• Coordinate staff education using AACN core curriculum, program planning and clinical oversight for new and current staff.
• Ensure optimal patient outcomes through resource utilization and care coordination during hospitalization.
• Serve as a professional clinical role model and assist staff development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Creativity

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

The Manager is an excellent clinician who assists the Chief Nursing Officer, operational management and education to employees and patients. The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for area (s) assigned. Provides staff education utilizing the AACN core curriculum, program planning and clinical oversight for new and current staff. The Manager coordinates care of the patients during hospitalization to obtain the best utilization of resources so that patient outcomes are optimized. The Manager serves as a professional clinical role model for patient care and assists other professionals in their development. The Manager demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and organization and applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Requirement waived if interim role.

Minimum Experience

• 3 years Clinical Experience.
• Prior Management experience.

Minimum Skills

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Health Provider from American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Provider from American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification

Preferred Education

• Master's degree Nursing

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $151,424 - $249,850. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.