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

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 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.

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.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.