Executive Nurse Leader — Hospital Operations

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a senior nursing leader to drive strategic planning, workforce development, and operational excellence across multiple units in California. You will lead collaboration with physicians, health care teams, and administrators to uphold the highest standards of patient care.

The role emphasizes accountability for patient and employee safety, budget stewardship, and continuous quality improvement while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and KPIs across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• California RN license required at hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) recommended.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in patient care delivery and in business operations or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multi-unit operations to align staffing and resources with patient care needs.
• Drives strategic planning, performance improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with Nursing Practice Act, regulatory standards, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Partners with physicians and healthcare leaders to optimize patient care delivery across locations.
• Directs budgets, service line performance, and program development within assigned areas.

Skills

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Attention to Detail

Business Knowledge

Communication

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Team Building

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Stakeholder Management

Learning Agility

Organizational Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Information Systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a senior nursing leader to drive strategic planning, workforce development, and operational excellence across multiple units in California. You will lead collaboration with physicians, health care teams, and administrators to uphold the highest standards of patient care.

The role emphasizes accountability for patient and employee safety, budget stewardship, and continuous quality improvement while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and KPIs across the