Nursing Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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Nurse Manager Pediatrics and Pediatric ICU

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 25 days ago

A 350 bed San Francisco Bay Area Non Profit Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse Manager The Pediatric Nurse Manager will oversee their new Pediatric Intensive Care...

Nurse Manager Med-Surg

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 25 days ago

A new opportunity for a Nurse Manager Med-Surg has become available at a renowned bay area health system, known for providing comprehensive healthcare services. This 100+ bed acute care hospital...

Acute Pediatrics Nurse Supervisor

  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago

An exciting and challenging position has recently opened for an Acute Care Pediatrics Nurse Supervisor at this SF Bay Area Medical Center. This role will be begin at 30 hours per week, offering...

Outpatient Oncology and Infusion Nurse Manager

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Join a prestigious hospital located in the East San Francisco Bay area as the Outpatient Oncology and Infusion Nurse Manager. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in...

Nurse Manager Medical Surgical

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago

An excellent opportunity is now available at an award winning San Francisco Bay Area tertiary Medical Center, seeking a Nurse Manager Medical Surgical services. This 340+ bed, full-service,...

Nurse Manager of Emergency Department ED

  • San Lorenzo, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Lorenzo, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago

The Nursing Manager of the Emergency Room ER will work in one of the busiest and fast paced department that serves 40,000 patients per year for both adults and children....

Nurse Manager NICU

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago

One of the San Francisco Bay Area's flagship hospitals is seeking a NICU Nurse Manager. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at this large acute care medical center is a Level III NICU and the Labor...

Clinical Nurse Manager of Operating Room Surgery

  • Alamo, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Alamo, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 26 days ago

A fantastic career opportunity for Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services is now available with a prestigious hospital that has been voted the best place to work in Bay Area of...

Nurse Manager of Liver Transplant Program

  • Millbrae, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Millbrae, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 27 days ago

The Nursing Manager of Liver Transplant Program will be responsible for coordination of interdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; assessment of appropriate...

Telemetry Assistant Nurse Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

An award winning medical center is searching for a strong, experienced Telemetry Assistant Nurse Manager to support join their night shift leadership team. The Telemetry Assistant Nurse Manager...

Assistant RN Manager Medical Surgical Unit

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A wonderful opportunity has become available for an Assistant RN Manager Medical Surgical Unit at an exceptional award-winning hospital in Northern California! This 340+ bed, full-service,...

Operating Room Surgery Nurse Educator CNS

  • San Pablo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Pablo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

An exciting career opportunity for a Operating Room Surgery Clinical Nurse Educator is now available with a large stable hospital in warm, coastal and beautiful location of Northern California....

Nurse Manager Oncology and Infusion

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

An award winning Northern California nonprofit Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Infusion Center Nurse Manager for their state of the art comprehensive Cancer Center. The Nurse Manager...

Medical Surgical Assistant Nurse Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

An award winning medical center is searching for a strong, experienced Medical Surgical Assistant Nurse Manager to support join their night shift leadership team. The Assistant Nurse Manager will...

Nurse Manager Critical Care

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A new opportunity for a Nurse Manager Critical Care has become available at a high accredited acute care hospital in a city on the east side of San Francisco Bay. This hospital is part of a much...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in San Francisco, CA 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
8.0%
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 San Francisco, CA
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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