Cardiac Care Unit Nurse Lead & Practice Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a proven leader to oversee patient care delivery operations, resource management, and staff development across locations. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality, safe patient care within regulatory standards.

You will supervise administration, drive performance improvement, and ensure readiness for Joint Commission and state audits while aligning with cost and utilization targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in patient care delivery.
• Minimum one year of leadership experience, with or without direct reports.
• RN license in California at hire. Associate degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach staff to drive performance improvement and collaboration.
• Coordinate daily activities and ensure policy adherence across units.
• Support budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation for patient care delivery.
• Improve operations and quality through cross-functional projects and data use.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and readiness for audits and surveys.
• Lead care delivery in a 24/7 hospital setting while maintaining cost and quality targets.

Skills

Ambiguity management

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Team building

Strategic thinking

Patient safety

Collaboration

Staff development

Change management

Quality improvement

Education

Associates degree or higher

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a proven leader to oversee patient care delivery operations, resource management, and staff development across locations. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality, safe patient care within regulatory standards.

You will supervise administration, drive performance improvement, and ensure readiness for Joint Commission and state audits while aligning with cost and utilization targets.