Nursing Manager Jobs in Northport, AL

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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Unit Manager - RN

  • Northport, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Northport, AL
  • 19 hours ago

We are in search of a qualified RN Unit Manager to be a leader in our facility! Unit Managers are primarily responsible for overseeing day to day patient care, supervising, directing and...

RN Charge Nurse (3p-11p) Sign On Bonus $10K!

  • Northport, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Northport, AL
  • 25 days ago

Join our family as a Registered Nurse and help care for those that cared for us when we were young. Working with us means being part of something special: a team that is passionate about making an...

Nursing Team Leader - Psychiatric

  • Northport, AL
  • 27 days ago
  • Northport, AL
  • 27 days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

Nursing Team Leader - MICU1

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 28 days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

Nurse Manager - MICU1

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Nurse Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the care provided on the patient care unit(s) that is consistent with the Mission and Vision of DCH...

Nursing Team Leader - Trauma Surgical Unit, 7S

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

Staffing Coordinator - Nursing Operations (Evening 3p-11p)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the Administrative Supervisor, assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staffing needs within the Department...

Nurse Manager - Renal Unit, 4 South

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview The Nurse Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the care provided on the patient care unit(s) that is consistent with the Mission and Vision of DCH...

RN Case Manager (Hospice)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Summary We are hiring for a Registered Nurse Case Manager. At Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful...

Nursing Team Leader - Emergency Dept

  • Northport, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Northport, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

Nursing Team Leader - CSU/CSICU

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

Nursing Team Leader - Heart Failure/Stroke Unit 5 North

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

Nursing Team Leader - CICU

  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (7 miles from Northport, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview The Team Leader functions as the unit-based clinical leader with responsibility for staff supervision, patient flow, patient safety, efficient resource utilization, mentoring of unit...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Northport, AL

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Northport, AL 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 Northport, AL
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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