RN Unit Supervisor - 5 North Med/Surg

The Unit Supervisor is the first line manager and leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight of, and efficient, smooth unit operations.  This individual supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager and director in providing oversight for and the delivery of safe, high quality patient care; development of staff team; quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in planning and collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. The Unit Supervisor is a proven leader in both clinical and operational areas with an emphasis on the clinical environment. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.

Minimum Education:
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 

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
2+ years of clinical experience in Acute Setting preferred 
6+ months of Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred 
 

For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:
• Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred
• Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred

Required License/Certification: 
California Registered Nurse License
Certification in clinical specialty or management desired 
• Surgery: BLS, ACLS
• PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),
• Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
• ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 5 North, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. 
 

All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. 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 $47.58 to $76.68. 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.

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.

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. 

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