University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Nursing Unit Manager - Labor and Delivery

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArcadia, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required unless the role is interim.
At least three years of clinical experience is required.
Prior management experience is required.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations is required.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, attend to detail, and maintain a positive attitude is required.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work scheduling is required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information is required.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and promptly is required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally is required.
An active Registered Nurse credential from the California Board of Registered Nursing is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Health Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required.
Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification from AWHONN is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Nursing Officer with clinical, operational management, and education for employees and patients.
Hold 24-hour accountability for patient-care quality, operational efficiency, and human resources management for assigned areas.
Provide staff education using the AACN core curriculum, plan programs, and provide clinical oversight for new and current staff.
Coordinate patient care during hospitalization to optimize resource utilization and patient outcomes.
Serve as a professional clinical role model in patient care and support the development of other professionals.
Contribute to the overall advancement of the unit and organization.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to achieve customer-satisfaction service goals and maintain a positive work environment.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Nursing is preferred.

The Manager is an excellent clinician who assists the Chief Nursing Officer, operational management and education to employees and patients. The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for area (s) assigned. Provides staff education utilizing the AACN core curriculum, program planning and clinical oversight for new and current staff. The Manager coordinates care of the patients during hospitalization to obtain the best utilization of resources so that patient outcomes are optimized. The Manager serves as a professional clinical role model for patient care and assists other professionals in their development. The Manager 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.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Requirement waived if interim role.

Minimum Experience:
3 years Clinical Experience.
Prior Management experience.

Minimum Skills:
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Required Certifications:
Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Health Provider from American Heart Association.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Provider from American Heart Association.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)

Preferred Education:
Master’s degree Nursing

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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor 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 (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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About the Company

University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.

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