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Director Nursing Clinical Practice Kaiser Permanente

249K–288K
Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted August 3, 2026
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Overview

Lead nursing and clinical practice across Kaiser Permanente facilities in California focusing on high-quality patient care and operational excellence. This director defines professional standards and leverages data to drive quality improvement initiatives. The role involves shaping policies and procedures while supporting multidisciplinary teams in patient safety and risk mitigation.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Define scope and standards of practice for RNs LVNs and other health professionals
  • 2Drive quality improvement programs using data insights across hospitals and outpatient settings
  • 3Leverage evidence-based research to develop clinical policies and procedures
  • 4Consult with administrators and physicians on regulatory requirements
  • 5Develop strategies for clinical education patient safety and risk management
  • 6Provide expert advice on regulatory interpretation and implement improvement plans
  • 7Prepare individuals for growth opportunities and build collaborative networks
  • 8Solicit and act on performance feedback to foster team development
  • 9Oversee recruitment and talent development aligned with business needs
  • 10Stay current with industry trends and share best practices internally
  • 11Motivate teams and guide decisions to enhance workforce engagement

Requirements10

  • 1Bachelor of Science in Nursing and eight years of healthcare operations experience
  • 2Two years managing operational or project budgets
  • 3Two years in leadership roles with direct reports
  • 4Five years of customer or patient service experience
  • 5California Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification
  • 6Knowledge of employee relations consulting and clinical risk assessment
  • 7Five years experience in process improvement initiatives
  • 8Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and healthcare quality standards
  • 9Understanding of union work environments and conflict resolution skills
  • 10Experience with stakeholder management and legal compliance requirements

Salary Insight

$249 - $288k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

Employee/Labor RelationsConsultingClinical Risk AssessmentEvidence-Based Medicine PrinciplesChange ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementCompliance ManagementFinancial AcumenHuman Resources SystemsStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft Office
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