RN Team Lead - Acute Care & Mentoring

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead a health care team, applying the nursing process to deliver high‑quality patient care in a dynamic setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of care, documentation accuracy, patient safety, and active participation in departmental quality initiatives. California RN licensure and BLS are required, with opportunities for certification support.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care, ambulatory care, or home health/palliative/hospice care.
• Current California RN license and Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• PICC didactic course and recent PICC insertion experience may be required; ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the health care team; delegates tasks, ensures accountability, and maintains scope of practice.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans using the nursing process with timely collaboration.
• Documents nursing care accurately and uses computer systems efficiently.
• Discusses patient progress with physicians and team; participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient safety, adherence to standard precautions, and effective discharge planning.
• Supports teamwork, attendance, and professional development within the unit.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care coordination

Clinical communication

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring and teaching

Education

Registered Nurse License (California)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead a health care team, applying the nursing process to deliver high‑quality patient care in a dynamic setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of care, documentation accuracy, patient safety, and active participation in departmental quality initiatives. California RN licensure and BLS are required, with opportunities for certification support.