Senior Level Clinical Nurse Jobs
Senior level clinical nurse jobs place experienced nurses in charge of complex patient care decisions, quality improvement initiatives, and the clinical teams that carry them out. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, Sutter Health, and Geisinger Health Plan hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
ORGANIZATION
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center
POSITION OVERVIEW
Manages and provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership to an inpatient department(s) or setting. Plans and organizes inpatient nursing operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit networks of community-based health care providers. In keeping with the founding citizens' vision of providing health care services to the Roseville community, Sutter Health approved plans to build a new medical center for the continuously growing population. Sutter Roseville Medical Center offers acute care for all ages in a healing environment enhanced by a 57-acre, oak-studded landscape. Sutter Roseville has 405 licensed beds, a full array of services and programs designed to serve the growing community, and a level II American College of Surgeons-verified Trauma Center serving a seven-county region. In Roseville, we provide integrated healthcare services through the growing Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Foundation and Sutter Rehabilitation Institute. Specialized services included Sutter Cancer Center, Roseville, the Family Birth Center, and the Trauma Center. Our tradition of providing leading medical care to the growing community continues today. Since opening Sutter Roseville in 1997, we have made significant additions to the medical center that include the Breast Health Center and Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery, new technology, state of the art equipment, and top of the line health care services to Roseville and the surrounding area.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is for the SPA (Special Procedures Admitting) & PACU (Recovery) and requires call and weekends in rotation with other leaders.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- BSN Nursing Required
- MSN preferred
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 8 years of recent relevant experience.
- 2 years of leadership experience in SPA/PACU in a multi-specialty acute care facility.
PREFERRED
- Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of the healthcare financial environment.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
- Understands age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plans to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
JOB SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
Full Time
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS
Occasionally
BENEFITS
Yes
UNIONS
No
POSITION STATUS
Exempt
WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $200,096.00 to $320,153.60 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
ORGANIZATION
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center
POSITION OVERVIEW
Manages and provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership to an inpatient department(s) or setting. Plans and organizes inpatient nursing operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit networks of community-based health care providers. In keeping with the founding citizens' vision of providing health care services to the Roseville community, Sutter Health approved plans to build a new medical center for the continuously growing population. Sutter Roseville Medical Center offers acute care for all ages in a healing environment enhanced by a 57-acre, oak-studded landscape. Sutter Roseville has 405 licensed beds, a full array of services and programs designed to serve the growing community, and a level II American College of Surgeons-verified Trauma Center serving a seven-county region. In Roseville, we provide integrated healthcare services through the growing Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Foundation and Sutter Rehabilitation Institute. Specialized services included Sutter Cancer Center, Roseville, the Family Birth Center, and the Trauma Center. Our tradition of providing leading medical care to the growing community continues today. Since opening Sutter Roseville in 1997, we have made significant additions to the medical center that include the Breast Health Center and Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery, new technology, state of the art equipment, and top of the line health care services to Roseville and the surrounding area.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is for the SPA (Special Procedures Admitting) & PACU (Recovery) and requires call and weekends in rotation with other leaders.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- BSN Nursing Required
- MSN preferred
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 8 years of recent relevant experience.
- 2 years of leadership experience in SPA/PACU in a multi-specialty acute care facility.
PREFERRED
- Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of the healthcare financial environment.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
- Understands age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plans to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
JOB SHIFT
Days
SCHEDULE
Full Time
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS
Occasionally
BENEFITS
Yes
UNIONS
No
POSITION STATUS
Exempt
WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $200,096.00 to $320,153.60 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Senior Level Clinical Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical nurse job?
Employers hiring at this level look for nurses who can lead without being asked, mentor newer staff, and own clinical outcomes across a unit or department. Candidates who stand out typically have a specialty certification, demonstrated experience with quality improvement projects, and a history of stepping into charge or lead roles. Tailoring your application to show those contributions directly, rather than listing duties, makes the biggest difference.
Which companies hire senior level clinical nurses?
Companies hiring senior level clinical nurses right now include Fresenius Medical Care, Sutter Health, and Geisinger Health Plan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large health systems, regional hospital networks, and specialty care organizations that need experienced nurses capable of leading teams and driving clinical standards.
Are there remote senior level clinical nurse jobs?
Yes, though most clinical nurse roles at this level are on-site due to direct patient care requirements. About 0% of senior level clinical nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be in care management, utilization review, telehealth, or clinical education rather than bedside nursing.
What makes a clinical nurse role senior level?
Senior level clinical nurse roles involve a broader scope of responsibility than mid-level positions. That means independent clinical decision-making in complex or high-acuity situations, ownership of outcomes across a caseload or unit, and active involvement in mentoring junior nurses or precepting new staff. Many senior roles also include participation in policy development, quality improvement committees, or charge nurse duties.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical nurses?
Senior Level clinical nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the senior level because they operate high-volume, high-complexity care environments that require nurses with the clinical depth and leadership experience to stabilize teams and improve patient outcomes.