Nurse Unit Leader & Clinical Operations Manager

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced Nursing Leader to oversee patient care delivery, collaborate with physicians and care teams, implement best practice models, and ensure safe, high‑quality care across locations.

You will supervise staffing, resources, equipment, and clinical operations, support emergency preparedness, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive performance improvements in alignment with cost and care standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in patient care delivery.
• Associates or higher in nursing/healthcare or related field with 2+ yrs ops/clinical experience, or 3+ yrs ops.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams; provide feedback and mentorship.
• Develop and implement performance management guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Nursing Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and improve quality, safety, and patient care practices.
• Coordinate hospital operations to ensure staffing and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Resource allocation

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates or higher in Nursing/Business/Health Care

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced Nursing Leader to oversee patient care delivery, collaborate with physicians and care teams, implement best practice models, and ensure safe, high‑quality care across locations.

You will supervise staffing, resources, equipment, and clinical operations, support emergency preparedness, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive performance improvements in alignment with cost and care standards.