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. 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.