Assistant Nurse Manager, M/S

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 10%

Annual bonus 7.5%

Regional relocation assistance

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for Med/Surg in San Jose, CA. This onsite, full-time role will lead clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires RN licensure in California, BLS (ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required), and 2+ years in nursing with leadership experience. BSN preferred; relocation assistance available and bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as Charge Nurse, Preceptor, or leadership role such as Quality Improvement Champion.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; High school diploma or GED required.
• RN License in California and BLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring adherence to practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgeting, and fiscal management while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Supervise a unit of 20-60+ employees with staff development through action plans to improve patient care and operations.
• Manage staffing based on patient population to optimize outcomes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Supervise unit operations including HR, safety programs, risk management, and quality of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, customer-focused care and implement best practices; address patient/family concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Staff development

Budgeting & payroll

Education

BSN preferred

MSN/DNP desirable

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

$186,000 – $267,200 per year

Bonuses

10% sign-on bonus; 7.5% annual bonuses

Relocation

Venfor Fee: 5%

Client: Kaiser Permanente

Job Title

Assistant Nurse Manager, Med/Surg (M/S)

Location

San Jose, CA

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time, Onsite

Schedule

Mon-Sun, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Weekends as needed)

Salary

$186,000 – $267,200 per year

Bonuses

10% sign-on bonus; 7.5% annual bonuses

Relocation

Yes, regional relocation assistance available

Essential Responsibilities

Day-to-day Operations

• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring adherence to practice standards, staffing needs, payroll, budgeting, and fiscal management, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

Staff Development

• Supervise a unit of 20-60+ employees, focusing on staff development through the implementation of action plans to improve patient care and clinical operations.

Resource Management

• Manage staffing based on patient population and care needs to optimize patient outcomes, while identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Risk

Quality Management

• Supervise unit operations including human resources management, safety programs, and risk management initiatives, while ensuring high standards of patient care and quality service.

Patient Care Coordination

• Collaborate with healthcare providers within and outside the unit to deliver coordinated, customer-focused care. Research and adopt best practices, and resolve patient/family concerns regarding care.

Secondary Responsibilities

Primarily M-F with occasional weekend shifts as required.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as Charge Nurse, Preceptor, or in a leadership role such as Quality Improvement Champion.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. High school diploma or GED required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) License in California required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of training as Preceptor or Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, clinical care delivery, staffing, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications may be required for certain units.
• Must be able to work within a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred; MSN or DNP highly desirable.

Certifications

• ACLS certification strongly preferred.

Team

Culture

This role offers substantial growth opportunities and a chance to be part of a supportive and dynamic team that is dedicated to maintaining the health of members. The culture fosters collaboration, development, and continuous improvement.

Direct Reports

Yes

Work Hours

Not flexible

Sponsorship

Not available

Equity

Not included

Relocation

Regional assistance available