Nursing Manager Jobs in San Diego, 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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Travel House Supervisor RN

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Travel House Supervisor RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in San Diego, CA Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled House Supervisor RN for a 12 week travel...

House Supervisor - Nursing Administration

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred....

Clinical Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay's oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years,...

RN Supervisor - DOU/Stepdown - Nights - Chula Vista

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond. Scripps...

(RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU - 135963

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Payroll Title: NURSE SVC SUPV 2 Department: INFANT SPECIAL CARE Hiring Pay Scale $81.00 - $95.00 / Hour Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 60% Union:...

(RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - NICU - 135821

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Payroll Title: NURSE SVC SUPV 2 Department: INFANT SPECIAL CARE Hiring Pay Scale $81.00 - $95.00 / Hour Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union:...

Nurse Manager II, Emergency Services (San Diego) Evening

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days 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...

RN Supervisor, Surgery (OR) - Mercy Chula Vista

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond. Scripps...

Nurse Manager, Postpartum FT Days

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days 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...

RN Manager - Patient Care - CVICU - La Jolla

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked...

RN Case Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Bristol Hospice - San Diego - San Diego, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $52.00 - $60.00 Hourly Job Shift : Day Description About Bristol Hospice – San Diego...

House Supervisor- RN- Day Shift

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

Overview Select Specialty Hospital Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (San Diego, CA) House Supervisor Full-time - Day Shift (3 -12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends) Pay Rate: $125,000-...

LVN Supervisor, Clinic Operations - La Jolla Administration

  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago

Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego's first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a...

Nursing Manager - Med/Surg - Telemetry

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021....

Clinical Supervisor - Telemetry

  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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


Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in San Diego, 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 Diego, 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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