Nursing Manager Jobs in Arizona

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 Cardiac Charge Nurse FT Nights

  • Litchfield Park, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Litchfield Park, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care. REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire....

Nursing Manager FT Days

  • Tumacacori, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tumacacori, AZ
  • 1 day ago

As part of our nursing management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the patient care experience....

Resident Care Manager

  • Prescott, AZ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 13 hours ago

Resident Care Manager Prescott, AZ, USA Req #14462 Thursday, March 13, 2025 ETHIC Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually...

Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology - $33-41 per hour

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 16 hours ago

Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care. REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire....

Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care. REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire....

Travel Registered Nurse Case Manager - $2563/wk gross

  • Fort Defiance, AZ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Defiance, AZ
  • 18 hours ago

Job Number Job Number 879450 Description Registered Nurse Case Manager Location: FORT DEFIANCE,AZ Start Date: 03/10/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Please contact for Setting details Apply online or...

Nurse Care Manager

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 22 hours ago

Functions as a liaison for patient/caregiver/family in navigating the continuum of care and serves as a patient advocate in inter-disciplinary meetings. Collaborates with the patient-centered...

Case Manager RN

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 23 hours ago

Overview As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the...

Charge Nurse Surgery

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Overview Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of...

Charge Nurse

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Overview Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of...

Local Contract Nurse RN - Manager

  • Globe, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Globe, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree Current licensure to practice as an RN by the Arizona State Board of Nursing 2+ years of progressive nursing experience in which principles of nursing practice...

Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $34-45 per hour

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week...

Internal customers: all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team....

Nursing Supervisor - Operating Room - RN

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are...

Nurse Manager - IRF

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program....

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Arizona

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Arizona 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 in Arizona
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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