Nursing Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, 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 Coordinator - Ambulatory Care

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • moments ago

Under direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate education and to provide other health services for a specific patient population; to function as a consultant and educator to staff. Santa...

Research Nurse Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Research Nurse Manager School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States NewResearch2 days ago Post Date106946 Requisition #The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) is the leading...

Nurse Manager ($5K Sign On Bonus & $15K Retention Bonus)

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

WHO WE ARE AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation! Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in peoples lives while being...

Acute RN Supervisor (On Call) - Behavioral Health 169

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural...

Nurse Coordinator (RN), BMT - Cellular Therapy

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 10 Hour R2549438 Hybrid 107085029 BMT Clinic Blake Wilbur Nursing PALO ALTO, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and...

Research Nurse Manager Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) is the leading academic center for Stanford Medicine and provides state of the art ambulatory and laboratory research services for ~ 250 - 300...

Nurse Manager- ICU

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Nurse Manager- ICU Nurse Manager II, ICU Redwood City, CA, US-Onsite Full Time Permanent Minimum Qualifications: Minimum five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery. Bachelor s degree in...

Case Management RN

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Description: As a Case Management RN, you'll develop, implement, and evaluate individual patient care plans. You'll work with patients one-on-one to manage their care appropriately and affordably....

Nurse Manager II - Infusion and Oncology

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for leading the implementation of best practice models; leading the implementation of patient care delivery systems and...

Clinical Supervisor

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : San Jose - San Jose, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $140000.00 - $150000.00 Salary/year Job Shift : Day Description RN Clinical Supervisor - Pleasanton, CA...

Manager Nursing Surgery

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Up to 10k Sign On Bonus for all Benefited positions! Up to 10k Relocation offered for new hires! Per policy, current employees are not eligible. About Sequoia Hospital Hello Humankindness...

Assistant Nurse Manager, Tele

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Eligible for sign on bonus! Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for assisting the implementation of best practice models; assisting the...

Ambulatory Case Manager, LVN, FT Hybrid

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Ambulatory Case Manager, LVN is responsible for providing comprehensive care coordination and case management services to members, ensuring seamless transitions of care, promoting health...

RN Case Manager - Hospice

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Must Haves: MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse License in California BLS - Basic Life Support Experience Hospice, skilled nursing facility...

Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU Stroke Tele

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for assisting the implementation of best practice models; assisting the implementation of patient care...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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