USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice)
Nurse Manager - Pre/Post Outpatient Surgery Center - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exem
USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Nurse Manager - Pre/Post Outpatient Surgery Center - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
role at USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice) in Los Angeles, CA. The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for the area(s) assigned. The role aims to achieve the optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner, while applying evidence-based leadership and practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for safe patient care in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies, promotes a positive professional environment, supervises charge nurses and front line staff, maintains a stable and productive staff, involves staff at all levels in Shared Governance and Magnet Forces, and makes data-driven decisions. The Nurse Manager models behaviors aligned with the organization\"s values and supports its mission, vision, and strategic plan. Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day nursing care and operations for Keck Hospital. Promote effective communication and working relationships among hospital units, department units, and staff. Recruit, select, and retain qualified nursing staff; coordinate orientation, training, and continuing education with Education and Human Resources; lead recruitment and retention activities. Collaborate with the Department Chair, Department Division Chiefs, and Management Team to optimize nursing coverage and care. Ensure compliance with governing regulations (e.g., Title 22, JCAHO) and maintain nursing practice standards; contribute to unit-based performance improvement programs aligned with regulatory requirements. Support shared governance management philosophy and contribute to customer service standards; monitor satisfaction among staff, patients, and physicians. Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources; approve daily staffing deviations based on patient need. Ensure Optilink is up to date; flex staff according to patient acuity, census, and budget guidelines. Approve monthly schedules and time-off requests; apply HR policies for time off and shift requests. Communicate staff roles in maintaining a high-performing unit and share outcomes of quality monitoring; involve staff in practice improvement. Collect and delegate data elements related to performance improvement; ensure timely completion of occurrence reports and investigations. Coordinate and integrate department services at intradepartmental and hospital-wide levels. Plan for provision of services with appropriate levels of qualified staff; ensure policies and procedures support scope of services. Participate in event escalation, issue resolution, planning, and goal-setting for the department. Monitor Kronos Time and Attendance; coach on policy and adjust staffing according to workload. Maintain optimal nursing staff levels and assignments across department units; oversee progress of new hires toward competent, independent practice. Ensure mandatory education attendance and timely completion of training modules. Advance Shared Governance, Magnet, and Just Culture principles. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing. Five (5) years as an RN, including a minimum of three (3) years ICU experience and two (2) years in Pre-Op and PACU. At least two (2) years in a management or charge nurse capacity in a clinical or hospital setting. Computer literate in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service; focus on continuous quality improvement and results-driven outcomes; development of professional practices. Strong human resource management skills; ability to function independently and as part of a team; strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree in Nursing or in progress; Master\'s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu of Bachelor\'s Degree. Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN) or Critical Care Certification (CRN). Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse (California) license in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Fire Life Safety Training (Los Angeles City) or obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only). The annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 - $240,240.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\'s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and regulations. REQ20167906 Posted Date: 09/24/2025.
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Nurse Manager - Pre/Post Outpatient Surgery Center - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
role at USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice) in Los Angeles, CA. The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for the area(s) assigned. The role aims to achieve the optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner, while applying evidence-based leadership and practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for safe patient care in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies, promotes a positive professional environment, supervises charge nurses and front line staff, maintains a stable and productive staff, involves staff at all levels in Shared Governance and Magnet Forces, and makes data-driven decisions. The Nurse Manager models behaviors aligned with the organization\"s values and supports its mission, vision, and strategic plan. Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day nursing care and operations for Keck Hospital. Promote effective communication and working relationships among hospital units, department units, and staff. Recruit, select, and retain qualified nursing staff; coordinate orientation, training, and continuing education with Education and Human Resources; lead recruitment and retention activities. Collaborate with the Department Chair, Department Division Chiefs, and Management Team to optimize nursing coverage and care. Ensure compliance with governing regulations (e.g., Title 22, JCAHO) and maintain nursing practice standards; contribute to unit-based performance improvement programs aligned with regulatory requirements. Support shared governance management philosophy and contribute to customer service standards; monitor satisfaction among staff, patients, and physicians. Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources; approve daily staffing deviations based on patient need. Ensure Optilink is up to date; flex staff according to patient acuity, census, and budget guidelines. Approve monthly schedules and time-off requests; apply HR policies for time off and shift requests. Communicate staff roles in maintaining a high-performing unit and share outcomes of quality monitoring; involve staff in practice improvement. Collect and delegate data elements related to performance improvement; ensure timely completion of occurrence reports and investigations. Coordinate and integrate department services at intradepartmental and hospital-wide levels. Plan for provision of services with appropriate levels of qualified staff; ensure policies and procedures support scope of services. Participate in event escalation, issue resolution, planning, and goal-setting for the department. Monitor Kronos Time and Attendance; coach on policy and adjust staffing according to workload. Maintain optimal nursing staff levels and assignments across department units; oversee progress of new hires toward competent, independent practice. Ensure mandatory education attendance and timely completion of training modules. Advance Shared Governance, Magnet, and Just Culture principles. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing. Five (5) years as an RN, including a minimum of three (3) years ICU experience and two (2) years in Pre-Op and PACU. At least two (2) years in a management or charge nurse capacity in a clinical or hospital setting. Computer literate in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service; focus on continuous quality improvement and results-driven outcomes; development of professional practices. Strong human resource management skills; ability to function independently and as part of a team; strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree in Nursing or in progress; Master\'s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu of Bachelor\'s Degree. Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN) or Critical Care Certification (CRN). Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse (California) license in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Fire Life Safety Training (Los Angeles City) or obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only). The annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 - $240,240.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\'s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and regulations. REQ20167906 Posted Date: 09/24/2025.
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