Lead RN - Critical Care Unit

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a professional Registered Nurse to lead a health care team in delivering high-quality patient care. You will apply the nursing process, mentor staff, and ensure safety and compliance with care standards across the unit.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and proactive patient-centered care, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or successful completion of a KP Critical Care, DOU or SDU course.
• Registered Nurse License (California) and Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• Ventilator training and Basic Arrhythmia course may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the health care team to ensure delivery of patient care.
• Delegate tasks, monitor outcomes, and escalate when appropriate.
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to standards of practice.
• Promote patient and family education and discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Teamwork

Mentoring

Communication

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse License (California)

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a professional Registered Nurse to lead a health care team in delivering high-quality patient care. You will apply the nursing process, mentor staff, and ensure safety and compliance with care standards across the unit.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and proactive patient-centered care, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.