RN Unit Supervisor – Case Management & Leadership

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Supervisor role at Keck Medicine of USC leads day-to-day unit operations, supporting the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. It emphasizes staff development, quality improvement, and cross-department collaboration to ensure efficient, meaningful outcomes.

The position requires RN licensure, 2+ years in acute care, and prior unit supervision. BSN is preferred, with certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS commonly required and

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.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified (where applicable).
• All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day unit operations and staffing.
• Lead and develop the staff team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Support the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership in oversight and planning.
• Drive quality improvement and growth of unit services.
• Collaborate with coworkers and other departments to ensure efficient services.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, Title 22, CDPH, and applicable standards.

Skills

RN licensure

leadership

staff development

quality improvement

interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Program

BSN preferred

unit supervisor training preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

ENPC

Job description

The Unit Supervisor role at Keck Medicine of USC leads day-to-day unit operations, supporting the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. It emphasizes staff development, quality improvement, and cross-department collaboration to ensure efficient, meaningful outcomes.

The position requires RN licensure, 2+ years in acute care, and prior unit supervision. BSN is preferred, with certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS commonly required and