Nurse Manager: Clinical Operations & Team Leadership

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara seeks a senior nursing leader to oversee care delivery, implement best-practice models, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care across locations.

The role focuses on staff development, resource alignment, and continuous improvement within a 24/7 hospital environment, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in patient care delivery.
• BSN and 3+ years in business operations, clinical health care, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmental opportunities, builds collaborative relationships, and coaches staff to drive performance.
• Translates business plans into tactical actions and ensures policies are followed.
• Oversees hospital administrative functions to support patient care and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Manages 24/7 care delivery operations and ensures alignment with cost, quality, and utilization standards.
• Leads cross-functional teams, implements strategic improvement projects, and monitors outcomes.
• Ensures safe, high-quality, standardized care and compliance with Nursing Practice Act and regulations.

Skills

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Decision Making

Team Building

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Education

BSN Required

RN License (California)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara seeks a senior nursing leader to oversee care delivery, implement best-practice models, and collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care across locations.

The role focuses on staff development, resource alignment, and continuous improvement within a 24/7 hospital environment, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and cost-efficient operations.