Nursing Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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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RN Manager Operating Room

  • Sutter Health
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred....

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RN Manager, Preop/PACU

  • Sutter Health
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

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

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RN Manager, GI

  • Sutter Health
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider RN-Registered Nurse of California DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES...

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Nurse Manager II, Adult Family Medicine

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 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...

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Nurse Manager II (L&D)

  • Bright Vision Technologies
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Bright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate and optimize their operations. We leverage...

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Assistant Nurse Manager of PACU: Inpatient Services

  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Assistant Nurse Manager of PACU: Inpatient Services Clinical Management Consultants - 4.4 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $167,470 - $217,330 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid...

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Acute Care Nurse Educator

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

-OR- A Master's degree in Nursing and completion of a graduate nursing education certificate from an accredited institution within three (3) years of job acceptance....

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Neonatal Evening Nurse Educator

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

-OR-   A Master's degree in Nursing and completion of a graduate nursing education certificate from an accredited institution within three (3) years of job acceptance....

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Assistant Nurse Manager of Operating Room

  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Step into a high-impact surgical leadership role as an OR Assistant Nurse Manager in a world-class academic medical environment! The Operating Room Nurse Manager Assistant will join a nationally...

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Nurse Manager I, Cath Lab

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for implementing best practice models; implementing patient care delivery systems and practice standards...

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Infusion Center - Ambulatory Care

  • County of Santa Clara
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 days ago

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area are preferred....

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Assistant Nurse Manager VSC Infusion Center

  • County of Santa Clara
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 days ago

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area are preferred....

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RN Case Manager, Home Health

  • Sutter Health
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 27 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz Position Overview: Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and...

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Nurse Manager II - General Surgery

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

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Nurse Manager - Progress Care - [Full time - Day Shift\]

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Manager Nursing - Progress Care at our Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 8-hour Day shifts. Our Queen of the Valley Medical...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
High School or GED
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in San Jose, 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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