Nurse Unit Leader: Drive Clinical Excellence & Ops

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an experienced nurse leader to guide patient care delivery and clinical operations. This role collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, safe patient care across the continuum.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to regulatory standards, including Nursing Practice Act and TJC. Requires RN license in California and BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in patient care delivery.
• Minimum one year of leadership experience with or without direct reports.
• Registered Nurse license (California) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Recommends developmental opportunities and mentors staff to improve performance.
• Oversees daily activities of the designated work unit and ensures policy compliance.
• Manages hospital administrative functions to support patient care and budget targets.
• Executes care delivery operations 24/7, coordinating resources and ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Drives quality improvements and coordinates cross-functional teams on strategic projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Team building

Education

Associate degree or higher in Business or Health Care

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an experienced nurse leader to guide patient care delivery and clinical operations. This role collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, safe patient care across the continuum.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to regulatory standards, including Nursing Practice Act and TJC. Requires RN license in California and BLS at hire.