RN Unit Supervisor - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)

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

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC seeks a Unit Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations on the 6th Med/Surg floor. The role supports leadership in delivering high‑quality patient care, staff development, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has RN credentials with a BSN and prior unit supervisory or charge nurse experience, plus relevant certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable). This on-site role offers competitive pay in the USC Verdugo Hills area.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Registered Nurse Program.
• BSN desired; if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred
• Completion of unit supervisor or management training program preferred
• 2+ years of clinical experience in Acute Setting preferred
• 6+ months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred
• Two years' experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred
• Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred
• California Registered Nurse License
• Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
• BLS, ACLS (various) as applicable to unit
• All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day unit operations
• Support the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager
• Ensure safe, high quality patient care
• Develop staff team
• Quality improvement and growth of unit services
• Collaborate with coworkers and other departments

Skills

Unit supervision experience

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Education

Registered Nurse Program

BSN preferred

Unit supervisor/management training

Job description

The Unit Supervisor is the first line manager and leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight of, and efficient, smooth unit operations. This individual supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager and director in providing oversight for and the delivery of safe, high quality patient care; development of staff team; quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in planning and collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. The Unit Supervisor is a proven leader in both clinical and operational areas with an emphasis on the clinical environment. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.

Minimum Education

• Graduation from Registered Nurse Program
• BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)
• Completion of unit supervisor or management training program preferred

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

• 2+ years of clinical experience in Acute Setting preferred
• 6+ months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred

For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees

• Two years' experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred
• Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred

Required License/Certification

California Registered Nurse License

Certification in clinical specialty or management desired

• Surgery: BLS, ACLS
• PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),
• Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
• ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 5 North, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: 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.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California 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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job ID REQ20182456 Posted Date 10/27/2026