Supervisor, Clinical Administrator - Nursing Administration - Per Diem 12 Hour Day - (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Clinical Administrative Supervisor (CAS) to oversee nursing operations during shifts and support the overall hospital administration in problem resolution and action follow-up.

The CAS coordinates staffing, communicates with nursing leadership, and promotes safe patient care while guiding staff development and interdepartmental collaboration. Requires RN licensure in CA, BLS, ACLS, CPI, and related experience.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred or in progress (may be in lieu of BSN)
• 3-5 years nursing experience
• 1 year management experience preferred in acute care
• RN license in CA valid at time of hire
• BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications required within specified timelines
• Fire Life Safety Training may be required in LA City within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing resources to support recovery processes per plan of care
• Maintain open communication to meet USC mission and priorities
• Ensure safety, patient satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility in staffing decisions
• Coordinate staffing needs and communicate significant events to leadership
• Coach staff to develop clinical, managerial, and leadership skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Organizes work efficiently

Positive role model

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred / in progress)

Registered Nurse - RN (CA BRN)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Job description

The Clinical Administrative Supervisor (CAS) facilitates the smooth operation of the Nursing Department and the hospital in general in the absence of the department directors/managers. The CAS works directly with the nursing staff and other members of the health care team to maintain standards, problem solve, and implement change in order to facilitate efficient and safe patient care. While the position carries shift responsibility rather than 24-hour responsibility, the CAS is expected to participate in all aspects on problem resolution such as suggesting alternatives, communicating with key persons, and initiating action and follow-up. These activities may go beyond the scope of the CAS shift. By virtue of his/her presence in the hospital after regular business hours, the CAS has the opportunity and authority to coordinate interdepartmental functions and make administrative decisions with regard to total plant operations, collaborating with management as necessary. The CAS assists in the management and resolution of unforeseen patient care events that arise during his/her shift.

Essential Duties

• Manages nursing resources to maintain and improve the recovery process of patients in congruence with the medical staff’s plan of care.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all individuals to meet the USCUH mission and annual priorities.
• Safety, customer satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility help guide the problem solving process to achieve staffing objectives and patient processing.
• Coordinates staffing needs by demonstrating problem solving and decision making skills and will communicate significant events through the chain of command to nursing director, department managers, physicians and the administrative team.
• Role models and coaches staff to develop clinical, managerial, and leadership skills employing fairness, honesty, and consistency in interactions with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Pref Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or in progress, strongly preferred * Master’s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Req 3-5 years Experience in nursing. AND
• Pref 1 year Management, preferably in an acute care setting
• Pref 2 years Experience as Clinical Administrative Supervisor in a hospital setting OR
• Pref 1 year Experience in an intensive care setting
• Req Effective communication skills.
• Req Organizes and prioritizes work efficiently.
• Req Functions as a positive role model and resource for all team members.
• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Required within 6 months of hire.
• Pref Certification - Job Relevant Clinical certification.

Keck Hospital of USC
Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. 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 $66.56 – $109.82.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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