Nursing Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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.

1-15 of 268 Jobs

Assistant Nurse Manager of Cardiac Care

  • Springfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago

A prestigious acute care hospital in a charming community actively seeks an experienced and dynamic Assistant Nurse Manager of Cardiac Care to oversee their Cardiac Cath Lab. This unique and...

RN Clinical Supervisor

  • Roseland, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Roseland, NJ
  • 21 days ago

Care Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric therapy, nursing, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into childrens...

RN 11-7 Nursing Supervisor 5,000 Sign On Bonus & Daily Pay

  • Tuckerton, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tuckerton, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

DAILY PAY 5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center is an exceptional team-oriented company where we thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible....

Nurse Manager Addiction Services

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

Insight Global is looking for a Nurse Manager for the Addiction Services unit for one of our healthcare clients in New Jersey. This individual will oversee a team of 35 staff including nurses,...

Clinical Manager (LPN) - Ambulatory Operations Vineland

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

MAJOR FUNCTION: The clinical Manager for Primary Care, Urgent Care and Occupational Health is responsible for overseeing the daily operations. This role involves managing clinical staff, ensuring...

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

RN Case Manager Hospice

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Overview $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus! Full-Time Days| Patient Care Territories: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and top of Union Counties. Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we...

Responsible for leading and implementation program that supports non-physician clinical staff with orientation and competency assessment in order to promote standardized clinical workflow and...

Nurse Educator, RN

  • New Providence, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • New Providence, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Location: Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Nurse Educator, RN for our Continuing Care facility. The Nurse Educator, also known as the Staff Development Coordinator, is...

Assistant Nurse Manager - 4th Floor Telemetry - F/T Day

  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Assistant Nurse Manager- Acute Care Psych Unit- F/T Evenings

  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Residential Nurse Case Manager

  • Woodstown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodstown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Overview We provide a full continuum of highly effective services for people of all ages and every level of abilities based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services...

Urgent Care Nurse Coordinator

  • Audubon, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Audubon, NJ
  • 1 day ago

About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical...

Case Manager RN - Mercer/Burlington Counties

  • Montville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Montville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

Moving to New Jersey? Find some basic demographic data about New Jersey below.


Local
National
9,288,994
232,891

Nursing Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireNursing curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Pediatric HIV Nursing
Learn pediatric HIV nursing care and treatment according to up-to-date World Health Organization clinical guidelines.Taught by leading experts in pediatric HIV clinical care and treatment,...
Introduction to Nursing: Bioscience, Psychology, and Sociology
Most people will have interacted with a qualified nurse during their lifetime, but the profession remains largely misunderstood. On this course, youll develop an accurate understanding of nursing...
Nursing in Crisis? Exploring Current Challenges
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...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nursing Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Nursing Manager Related Career Advice Articles

Nurse comforting a patient
Consider a Career in Ambulatory Care Nursing

Ambulatory care nursing is a specialty where patients receive medical attention outside of a hospital setting. The chief focus of this practice area is pain management, primary and preventive care, and general health education for patients suffering from chronic injuries or illnesses.

Read article »
Nurses in a meeting
Guide to Professional Nursing Associations

Healthcare is a dynamic and growing field. For nurses, professional organizations are highly valuable resources for the latest trends and best practices as well as key components of a successful career in an ever-changing industry.

Read article »
How to become a nursing assistant
How to Become a Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Want a rewarding career as a CNA but not sure how to become a Nursing Assistant? This guide will teach you everything you need to know.

Read article »