Nurse Operations Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee care delivery across units, implement best practice models, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care while coordinating with physicians and external providers.

The role emphasizes developing staff, succession planning, budget oversight, and operational excellence in a 24/7 hospital environment, with emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; RN license in California.
• Minimum four (4) years of leadership experience with or without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains cross-functional relationships; mentors staff and drives performance improvement.
• Translates plans into actionable items; ensures compliance with policies and strategic aims across teams.
• Oversees administrative functions supporting patient care, budgeting, staffing, and regulatory readiness.
• Manages hospital care delivery operations 24/7; partners with physicians and service-area leaders to align resources.
• Leads long-term improvement projects; identifies root causes and drives efficiency and quality improvements.
• Ensures safe, high-quality care and compliance with Nursing Practice Act, TJC, and related standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Team Building

Attention to Detail

Ambiguity Management

Education

BSN degree

CA RN License

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee care delivery across units, implement best practice models, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care while coordinating with physicians and external providers.

The role emphasizes developing staff, succession planning, budget oversight, and operational excellence in a 24/7 hospital environment, with emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.