Nurse Manager

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 171,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career advancement and leadership dev

Supportive, collaborative healthcare团队

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Nurse Manager II, Continuum of Care to lead clinical operations, drive quality improvement, and ensure safe, coordinated, high-quality care across diverse settings.

In this onsite, day-shift role for Oregon, you will oversee discharge planning, coordinate care transitions, manage staffing and development, and partner with physicians and leaders to advance patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical healthcare, business operations, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years of customer service, member service, or patient service experience.
• BLS certification at hire.
• Oregon and Washington RN licensure required; OR license within 6 months; WA license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee continuum of care operations, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Implement evidence-based care delivery models, clinical standards, and operational best practices.
• Manage staffing, employee development, performance evaluations, and clinical competencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and organizational leaders to improve care transitions and patient outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and patient safety.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, operational performance, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workflows, care coordination, and service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional projects and support organizational change initiatives.
• Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN licensure in OR and WA

Job description

Salary: $171,000–$198,000 annually | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Lead with Purpose. Elevate Patient Care. Inspire Nursing Excellence.

Are you an experienced nursing leader passionate about improving patient outcomes, strengthening care coordination, and developing high-performing clinical teams?

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nurse Manager II, Continuum of Care to lead clinical operations, drive quality improvement, and ensure patients receive safe, coordinated, high-quality care across healthcare settings.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to operational excellence and patient-centered care.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee continuum of care operations, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Implement evidence-based care delivery models, clinical standards, and operational best practices.
• Manage staffing, employee development, performance evaluations, and clinical competencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and organizational leaders to improve care transitions and patient outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and patient safety.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, operational performance, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workflows, care coordination, and service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional projects and support organizational change initiatives.
• Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical healthcare, business operations, or a directly related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience, with or without direct reports.
• Minimum of 3 years of customer service, member service, or patient service experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.
• Ability to meet Oregon and Washington RN licensure requirements:
• Primary work-state credentials required at hire.
• Oregon RN license within 6 months of hire.
• Washington RN license or qualifying compact RN license within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience managing operational or project budgets.
• At least 3 years of project/program management or implementation experience.
• Experience leading care coordination, continuum of care, or discharge planning operations.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality, compliance, performance improvement, and workforce management.

Location: Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center – Clackamas, Oregon

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Schedule: Day Shift | 40 hours per week

Typical Hours: Approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with workdays varying by schedule

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Travel: Approximately 10%

At Kaiser Permanente, nursing leadership means more than managing operations. It's about empowering teams, improving patient experiences, and advancing excellence in healthcare.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Career advancement and leadership development
• Supportive, collaborative healthcare teams

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter of Patient Care?

Kaiser Permanente is an Equal Opportunity Employer.