Nursing Unit Supervisor: Lead Clinical Ops & Care

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

Job summary

The Unit Supervisor at USC Keck Medicine oversees daily nursing operations on the 6th floor Med/Surg, supporting the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery. This leadership role emphasizes clinical excellence, staff development, and collaboration across units, with a focus on compliance with CMS, Title 22, and state regulations.

The hourly rate range and USC policies guide employment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in acute care setting.
• 6+ months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience.
• California Registered Nurse License and current active certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day unit operations and staff performance.
• Support CNO and department leadership in safe, high-quality patient care.
• Lead staff development, quality improvement, and growth of unit services.
• Collaborate with other departments and plan patient care activities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical operations

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

BSN preferred

Unit supervisor/management training

Job description

The Unit Supervisor at USC Keck Medicine oversees daily nursing operations on the 6th floor Med/Surg, supporting the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery. This leadership role emphasizes clinical excellence, staff development, and collaboration across units, with a focus on compliance with CMS, Title 22, and state regulations.

The hourly rate range and USC policies guide employment.