Supervisor-Nursing Unit - GI Lab and PACU - Full Time 8 Hours Variable Shift (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Supervising Nurse to oversee daily operations of the nursing unit and supervise registered nurses, while assisting leadership with budgeting and staffing to ensure optimal patient care.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, patient safety, and teamwork. USC Keck Medicine encompasses multiple facilities; the position contributes to a healing environment and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Minimum 2–3 years clinical experience required.
• ACLS, BLS certifications required; PALS preferred; Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the nursing unit's day‑to‑day operations and direct supervision of RN staff.
• Assist Director/Manager with operational management of the unit (budget, staffing, resources).
• Serve as a clinical role model and ensure safety, quality, and customer service standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

RN license (CA)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification (preferred)

Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for performance improvement activities through orientation, education, quality control and planning. Accountable to the Director for overall work performance. Assists the Director with the operations of assigned areas (budget, regulatory compliance, and resource utilization). Demonstrates clinical performance in the department, acting as a clinical resource. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to consistently meet customer service standards. Displays a professional commitment to the organization, supporting the unit team and promoting unity and teamwork interdepartmentally through positive working relationships. Ensures that the clinical aspects of patient care services are met (staffing, workflow, resources availability). Identifies and provides for staff development. Manages human resources effectively (interview, hire, counsel, evaluation, assist with terminations, decrease vacancies and turnover). Provides a professional and competent role model for customer services and collaborates practice, acts as an administrative resource. Supports a safe, blame free and healing environment for patients, visitors and personnel.

Education

• Minimum (Required) Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Preferred (Not required) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum (Required) Minimum two to three years clinical experience required.
• Preferred (Not required) Prior management/leadership experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Minimum (Required) A current RN license in the State of California is required.
• Complete and maintain PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification preferred.
• Must successfully complete and maintain AC LS certification.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
• Obtain/Possess current Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification; can obtain within 6 months of hire.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary range for this position is $54.55 - $81.82. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervisor- nursing unit is responsible for the day-to-day operations, direct supervision of the RN staff, and assists the Director and/or Manager with the operational management of the nursing unit. The Supervisor coordinates care of the patients during hospitalization to obtain the best utilization of resources so that patient outcomes are optimized. The Supervisor serves as a professional clinical role model for patient care and assists other professionals in their development. The Supervisor demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and organization and applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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.

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