RN, Nurse Lead - California

Job Summary

RN, Nurse Lead - California

$2187/ 36hours

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

In-Office \| San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The Opportunity

You’re the kind of person who is always looking to learn. You want to grow into something greater and you’re looking for an employer encourages and supports your professional development. Talented Medical Solutions promotes advancement and rewards our employees based on individual performance and merit. Sure you’ll have exposure to the team, but all of our people are accountable for their success. Competitive and focused, our team is on a mission to deliver excellence. We also know that this can only be accomplished by supporting our employee growth and development. By providing frequent feedback and consistently measuring progress, we’ve discovered the recipe for success that’s delivered year over year growth since our first year of business. This a culture of winning. At Talented Medical Solutions we breed winners.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care coordination and supervision for nursing team on site.
• Provide direct nursing care and monitor patient outcomes daily.
• Ensure compliance with California nursing regulations and facility policies.
• Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and adjust as needed.
• Drive performance metrics by monitoring KPIs and improving care quality.
• Coordinate patient care across departments to optimize throughput and outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in audits.
• Mentor and train junior nurses and staff to ensure best practices.
• Manage staffing schedules, ensure adequate coverage, and handle surge needs.
• Communicate care plans, progress, and risks to patients, families, and leadership.
• Utilize pipeline-based forecasting to anticipate staffing and resource needs.
• Promote a growth mindset by pursuing ongoing professional development and certifications.

Experience/Qualifications

• California RN license in good standing and current CPR certification.
• Lead and supervise nursing team; direct patient care and daily outcome monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with California Board of Nursing regulations and facility policies.
• Monitor KPIs, quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing schedules, coverage planning, and surge staffing needs.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs and data.
• Coordinate cross-department care to optimize throughput and patient outcomes.
• Lead audits, participate in quality improvement projects, and implement best practices.
• Forecast staffing and resource needs using pipeline-based modeling; plan proactively.
• Communicate care plans and progress to patients, families, and leadership with clarity.

What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions \& Benefits)

• On-site position in San Luis Obispo, CA — work from our local office and be part of the team in person
• Competitive base salary as the core of your compensation package