Unit Lead RN – Critical Care/SDU

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead clinical teams and deliver high-quality care. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and staff, and ensure patient safety and compassionate service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting thoroughly, mentoring staff, and participating in performance improvements to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or completion of KP Critical Care/DOU/SDU course (as applicable).
• Nurse must be licensed in California and maintain required certifications (BLS, ACLS).
• Ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate care with multiprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead health care team and delegate tasks while ensuring accountability.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans using nursing process and multidisciplinary input.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and uses hospital systems effectively.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and ensure patient safety and discharge planning.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Leadership

Patient Assessment

Team Coordination

Education

Registered Nurse license (California)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead clinical teams and deliver high-quality care. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and staff, and ensure patient safety and compassionate service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting thoroughly, mentoring staff, and participating in performance improvements to enhance patient outcomes.