CVICU Nurse Manager II — Lead Care & Operations

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Nursing Leader to oversee patient care delivery, implement best practice models, and ensure safe, high-quality services across the continuum. You will collaborate with physicians, lead clinical staff, and manage resources in a 24/7 hospital setting to uphold standards and improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervision, licensing, and compliance with Nursing Practice Act, Joint Commission, and state regulations, with potential responsibility across

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery.
• BSN and minimum five (5) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a development culture; builds cross-functional relationships and coaches staff.
• Translates plans into actionable unit goals and measures progress.
• Ensures compliance with Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.
• Oversees hospital care delivery operations in a 24/7 environment; allocates resources.
• Leads initiatives to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes across departments.
• Manages budgets, payroll, and non-payroll costs for departmental operations.

Skills

Leadership

Ambiguity management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team building

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Healthcare industry

Collaboration

Influencing others

Learning agility

Organizational savvy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Nursing Leader to oversee patient care delivery, implement best practice models, and ensure safe, high-quality services across the continuum. You will collaborate with physicians, lead clinical staff, and manage resources in a 24/7 hospital setting to uphold standards and improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervision, licensing, and compliance with Nursing Practice Act, Joint Commission, and state regulations, with potential responsibility across