Assistant Nurse Manager, M/S

Venfor Fee: 5%

Client: Kaiser Permanente

Job Title:

Assistant Nurse Manager, Med/Surg (M/S)

Location:

San Jose, CA

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time, Onsite

Schedule:

Mon-Sun, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Weekends as needed)

Salary:

$186,000 – $267,200 per year

Bonuses:

10% sign-on bonus; 7.5% annual bonuses

Relocation:

Yes, regional relocation assistance available

Essential Responsibilities:

Day-to-day Operations:

• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring adherence to practice standards, staffing needs, payroll, budgeting, and fiscal management, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

Staff Development:

• Supervise a unit of 20-60+ employees, focusing on staff development through the implementation of action plans to improve patient care and clinical operations.

Resource Management:

• Manage staffing based on patient population and care needs to optimize patient outcomes, while identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Risk

Quality Management:

• Supervise unit operations including human resources management, safety programs, and risk management initiatives, while ensuring high standards of patient care and quality service.

Patient Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with healthcare providers within and outside the unit to deliver coordinated, customer-focused care. Research and adopt best practices, and resolve patient/family concerns regarding care.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Primarily M-F with occasional weekend shifts as required.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as Charge Nurse, Preceptor, or in a leadership role such as Quality Improvement Champion.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. High school diploma or GED required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License in California required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of training as Preceptor or Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, clinical care delivery, staffing, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications may be required for certain units.
• Must be able to work within a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred; MSN or DNP highly desirable.

Certifications:

• ACLS certification strongly preferred.

Team

Culture:

This role offers substantial growth opportunities and a chance to be part of a supportive and dynamic team that is dedicated to maintaining the health of members. The culture fosters collaboration, development, and continuous improvement.

Direct Reports:

Yes

Work Hours:

Not flexible

Sponsorship:

Not available

Equity:

Not included

Relocation:

Regional assistance available