Lead Charge Nurse - Ops, Quality & Team Mentor

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Charge Nurse Lead to oversee departmental operations, ensure safe, patient- and family-centered care, and model professional nursing practice. This role ensures appropriate patient assignments, staffing, and scheduling while aligning with KP's mission and values.

The successful candidate will lead a team of RNs and nursing staff, coordinate care across units, facilitate daily huddles, and support continuous quality improvement within the department.

Qualifications

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR, circulating on a variety of surgical procedures.
• Graduation from an accredited RN program.
• California RN licensure and Basic Life Support.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to scrub as required.

Responsibilities

• Directs reviews, assigns and organizes work for 3+ staff including RNs.
• Provides professional leadership and department direction to maintain patient care.
• Coordinates staffing and scheduling to meet department needs.
• Leads daily huddles and facilitates inter-professional communication.
• Participates in resource allocation and throughput to promote quality care.
• Mentors new employees and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Inter-professional communication

Resource allocation

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Charge Nurse Lead to oversee departmental operations, ensure safe, patient- and family-centered care, and model professional nursing practice. This role ensures appropriate patient assignments, staffing, and scheduling while aligning with KP's mission and values.

The successful candidate will lead a team of RNs and nursing staff, coordinate care across units, facilitate daily huddles, and support continuous quality improvement within the department.