Nurse Unit Leader, Clinical Operations

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage unit activities, monitor quality and utilization standards, and supervise day-to-day shift operations. You will oversee staffing, payroll, budgets, and safety programs, ensuring high patient care within regulatory guidelines.

You will lead a single unit 8–24 hours with 20–60+ staff, develop staff, and drive improvement projects. Strong communication and clinical leadership are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum two (2) years in charge nurse/leadership or quality improvement role.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the unit's day to day clinical operations including staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
• Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+ employees.
• Monitors personnel allocation based on patient population changes and ensures high quality patient care.
• Oversees daily unit operations including HR, safety programs, and risk management.
• Ensures coordinated treatment plans and cost-effective utilization of services.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers across the continuum to optimize patient care and address concerns.

Skills

Nursing experience

Charge nurse leadership

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage unit activities, monitor quality and utilization standards, and supervise day-to-day shift operations. You will oversee staffing, payroll, budgets, and safety programs, ensuring high patient care within regulatory guidelines.

You will lead a single unit 8–24 hours with 20–60+ staff, develop staff, and drive improvement projects. Strong communication and clinical leadership are essential for success in a