Nurse Manager Jobs in California
Nurse manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, integrated health networks, and large academic medical centers, with openings at every level from first-time managers stepping up from staff nursing through senior nurse executives overseeing multiple units. The biggest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCLA Health have a deep and lasting presence. Med-surg, ICU, and emergency departments generate the most consistent demand for nurse managers statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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(https://app.inrvu.com/careers/79a9a485-f345-4534-b588-a0f62c2a6204)Job Summary:
- The Clinical Nurse Manager – RN (ICU, Med Surg and Tele), is responsible for the nursing care of patients in a designated unit on a designated shift. Works independently within a broad scope of established hospital and departmental policies and goals in rendering physical and supportive care and health teaching to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Safely manages the environment of care while providing services. Interacts appropriately with staff, physicians, and other departments in collaborative relationships to meet the needs of patient/families.
- Supervises and delegates appropriately to other licensed and non-licensed staff members in providing care to patients/families. Assists the Nursing Director in the overall management of nursing personnel, patient care unit, and the educational environment of the patient care unit.
- Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Essential Functions:
- Respond and participate in Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls and team lead Code Blues. Able to perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Uses critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions. Able to prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Willingness and capability to complete the duties of the Registered Nurse daily as needed.
- Possess strong leadership skills, including the willingness to pursue roles with increasing levels of accountability, coaching, teaching, inspiring, forging alliances, and collaborating to negotiate resolution to issues.
- Possess the ability to work under stressful situations.
- Performs weekly audits for hand hygiene, charge nurse end of shift reports and chart audits.
- Executes assigned process improvement projects as assigned.
- Interviews employee applicants and completes necessary paperwork. Supervises unit orientation for new employees ensuring that competencies are demonstrated and documented.
- Manages the unit to include adjusting staffing on a shift-to shift basis; counseling/coaching employees and takes appropriate disciplinary actions for infractions to policy; providing education to staff and assists with cohesion of the unit.
- Completes monthly schedule and assists with staff with scheduling needs.
- Completes daily assignments sheets one week prior and adjusts as needed.
- Assist with review of sufficient supply inventory.
- Updates outdated forms to accommodate current policy and procedure.
- Correlate with department Medical Director to enhance department Throughput processes and times.
- Performance Reviews for all new hires and continuing staff in accordance with performance review policies and procedures.
- Continuing education with staff that include huddle notes, discussions, and visual boards.
- Completes monthly staff meetings with minutes and sign in sheet.
- Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
- Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
- Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
- Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
- Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
- Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.
- Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), coworkers, patients, and family members in a professional, calm manner.
- May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.
- Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.
- Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Standards:
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding tissue and organ donation protocols and advanced directives.
- Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
- Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
- Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.
Communication/Knowledge:
- Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
- Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.
Qualifications/Experience:
- At least three (3) years Critical Care Experience or in an acute care setting.
- Demonstrate behaviors commensurate with the vision, mission, values, and behavioral standards of the organization.
- Serve as a role model for the mission, vision, and values of the organization and fulfill other job duties as requested within the scope of practice.
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
- A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within healthcare.
Education
Preferred- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- RN Registered Nurse
- AHA ACLS Adv Cardio Life
- AHA BLS Basic Life Supp
- DNU - MAB TIER II
- NIH Stroke Scale
Behaviors
Preferred- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
(https://app.inrvu.com/careers/79a9a485-f345-4534-b588-a0f62c2a6204)Job Summary:
- The Clinical Nurse Manager – RN (ICU, Med Surg and Tele), is responsible for the nursing care of patients in a designated unit on a designated shift. Works independently within a broad scope of established hospital and departmental policies and goals in rendering physical and supportive care and health teaching to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Safely manages the environment of care while providing services. Interacts appropriately with staff, physicians, and other departments in collaborative relationships to meet the needs of patient/families.
- Supervises and delegates appropriately to other licensed and non-licensed staff members in providing care to patients/families. Assists the Nursing Director in the overall management of nursing personnel, patient care unit, and the educational environment of the patient care unit.
- Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Essential Functions:
- Respond and participate in Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls and team lead Code Blues. Able to perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Uses critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions. Able to prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Willingness and capability to complete the duties of the Registered Nurse daily as needed.
- Possess strong leadership skills, including the willingness to pursue roles with increasing levels of accountability, coaching, teaching, inspiring, forging alliances, and collaborating to negotiate resolution to issues.
- Possess the ability to work under stressful situations.
- Performs weekly audits for hand hygiene, charge nurse end of shift reports and chart audits.
- Executes assigned process improvement projects as assigned.
- Interviews employee applicants and completes necessary paperwork. Supervises unit orientation for new employees ensuring that competencies are demonstrated and documented.
- Manages the unit to include adjusting staffing on a shift-to shift basis; counseling/coaching employees and takes appropriate disciplinary actions for infractions to policy; providing education to staff and assists with cohesion of the unit.
- Completes monthly schedule and assists with staff with scheduling needs.
- Completes daily assignments sheets one week prior and adjusts as needed.
- Assist with review of sufficient supply inventory.
- Updates outdated forms to accommodate current policy and procedure.
- Correlate with department Medical Director to enhance department Throughput processes and times.
- Performance Reviews for all new hires and continuing staff in accordance with performance review policies and procedures.
- Continuing education with staff that include huddle notes, discussions, and visual boards.
- Completes monthly staff meetings with minutes and sign in sheet.
- Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
- Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
- Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
- Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
- Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
- Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.
- Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), coworkers, patients, and family members in a professional, calm manner.
- May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.
- Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.
- Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Standards:
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding tissue and organ donation protocols and advanced directives.
- Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
- Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
- Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.
Communication/Knowledge:
- Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
- Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.
Qualifications/Experience:
- At least three (3) years Critical Care Experience or in an acute care setting.
- Demonstrate behaviors commensurate with the vision, mission, values, and behavioral standards of the organization.
- Serve as a role model for the mission, vision, and values of the organization and fulfill other job duties as requested within the scope of practice.
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
- A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within healthcare.
Education
Preferred- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- RN Registered Nurse
- AHA ACLS Adv Cardio Life
- AHA BLS Basic Life Supp
- DNU - MAB TIER II
- NIH Stroke Scale
Behaviors
Preferred- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Nurse Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente46
- Sutter Health26
- CommonSpirit Health13
- 21st Century Home Health Services8
- Providence7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Education1
- Insurance1
- Science & Research1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across California.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred by most systems
- Prior clinical experience in the specialty area the unit serves, such as ICU or med-surg
- Demonstrated experience leading or precepting nursing staff in a hospital or clinical setting
- Current BLS certification and unit-specific credentials such as ACLS or PALS where applicable
- Familiarity with California nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and related compliance requirements
Nurse Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse manager in California?
To become a nurse manager in California, you need an active Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most California health systems also require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at minimum, with a Master of Science in Nursing increasingly preferred for manager-level roles. Beyond licensure, employers look for clinical experience in the relevant unit and some supervisory or charge nurse experience before moving into a formal management position.
Which companies hire nurse managers in California?
Employers hiring nurse managers in California right now include Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's size and density of major integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and county hospital networks means nurse manager openings are distributed across a wide range of institutional employers throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most nurse manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento have the most nurse manager openings in California. Los Angeles dominates by volume because of its concentration of large hospital systems, county facilities, and academic medical centers, while San Francisco and San Diego draw consistent demand from major integrated networks and research-affiliated hospitals that maintain nurse manager pipelines year-round.
Are there remote nurse manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 26% of nurse manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that most nurse manager work is tied to direct unit oversight, staff supervision, and on-floor clinical accountability. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are administrative tasks such as scheduling, reporting, and policy review, which some employers accommodate through hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a nurse manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a charge nurse or assistant nurse manager role first, which large California systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health use as a formal pipeline into management. Many California academic medical centers and county hospital systems also run nurse leadership development programs designed for experienced staff nurses ready to step up. Building your case with a completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California BRN licensure in good standing, and documented charge or preceptor experience will give you a measurable edge in competitive markets like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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