Nursing Manager Jobs

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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RN Case Manager - Home Health

  • McKeesport, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • McKeesport, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Description Our Registered Nurse Case Managers (RNCM) have been called to care when they're needed most. At Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and...

RN - Registered Nurse - Case Manager - Home Health

  • Brandon, SD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brandon, SD
  • 3 hours ago

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian...

Case Manager RN

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 hours ago

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $45.47 - $68.20 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors...

The Licensed Practical Nurse II is responsible for providing direct patient care to inpatients; observing patient behavior, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment; reporting findings to...

Charge Nurse Pre Procedure Services

  • Arvada, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 3 hours ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth 2450 Peoria Admin Services, US:CO:Aurora Department : Preprocedure Services FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $40.86 - $63.33/...

Nurse Manager Inpatient Rehab

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 3 hours ago

Description Salary Estimate: $86590.40 - $129854.40 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired....

Manager-Nursing-Hospice-ABQ - NNM ADMIN

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Summary:Assists the Department Director in planning, directing and coordinating the operational, financial and personnel activities of the designated departments. Provides clinical and...

Clinical Supervisor RN, Hospice

  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Marble Falls, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Clinical Supervisor, RN Coverage Area: Marble Falls Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as...

Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Nights

  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 13 hours ago

A US News & World Report Best Nursing Home The Pines at Glens Falls is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best...

RN Nurse Manager Telemetry/Kidney Transplant

  • Catoosa, OK
  • 13 hours ago
  • Catoosa, OK
  • 13 hours ago

Details Department: Telemetry/Kidney Transplant Schedule: Full-time, Days, 40hrs per week, must be flexible with hours to meet the needs of the department Hospital: Ascension St. John Medical...

Service Coordination

Case Manager (Supports Planner)

Calling all Human Service Majors!! Service Coordination, Inc. is looking for Support Planners with a passion to serve and work within your community people who LOVE what they do and who are ready...

Charge Nurse Telemetry Full Time Nights

  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 20 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered Nurses in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit...

Nursing Coordinator Op Infusion Clinic Full Time Days

  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 20 hours ago

SUMMARY Coordinates the care needs of assigned patients and develops comprehensive plans to manage care delivery across the patient care continuum. Partners with patients and their primary...

Charge Nurse Telemetry Full Time Days

  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 20 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered Nurses in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit...

RN Supervisor ICU FT Days

  • Pineville, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pineville, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Nursing Supervisor ICU Full Time Days Position Summary The Clinical Supervisor in collaboration with the Director is responsible for the continuous safe operation of the assigned department...

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Nurses play an important role in providing healthcare around the world and, in some countries, form more than 50% of the healthcare workforce. Yet, there is a global shortage with international...
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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
High School or GED
8.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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