RN Unit Supervisor: Lead Clinical Team & Patient Care

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

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.