Nursing Manager Jobs in Illinois

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 Manager - RN

  • Brighton, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brighton, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy...

RN Nurse Supervisor

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 29 days ago

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy...

Nurse Supervisor

  • Cherry Valley, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cherry Valley, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Serving as the crucial liaison between administration, nursing management, and staff. Supervising nursing care, treatment, and services provided during assigned shifts or on a specific unit....

RN Night - Charge Nurse

  • Grayslake, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL
  • 3 days ago

The Village at Victory Lakes / Lindenhurst, IL RN Night Charge Nurse **Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour** Full Time Tuesday - Saturday or Monday - Friday Hours: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM Sign On Bonus...

LPN/LVN Career Opportunity- Day Shift Embark on Your Compassionate LPN/LVN Journey at Encompass Health Are you in search of a fulfilling healthcare career close to your heart and home? Encompass...

Case Manager, LTSS (RN): Cook County Illinois

  • Quincy, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 8 hours ago

**** Must reside and be willing to travel in COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to...

Field Nurse Educator Orland Park E, IL

  • Orland Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago

As the only global provider of commercial solutions, IQVIA understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally. Our teams help biopharma get medicines for the people who need them....

Clinical Supervisor RN - Neuro Stepdown

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Overview Department: Neuro Stepdown Schedule: Full Time, 7:00am - 7:30pm with alternating weekends Hospital: Resurrection Medical Center Location: Chicago, IL 60631 Company is an equal employment...

RN Supervisor Physician Office

  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits,...

Complex Case Manager RN - Oncology (Remote)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 hours ago

at Highmark Health in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Company : Highmark Inc. Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job has primary ownership and oversight over a specified panel...

Remote Work

Mgr Nursing Women and Children Family Care/NICU/Lactation

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Department: 35125 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - NICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday to Friday 40 hour work weeks...

Assistant Nurse Manager -PCU Nights

  • La Grange, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • La Grange, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of two years acute care nursing experience or appropriate specialty area Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 3 years EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE...

Assistant Nurse Manager- MedSurg Cardiac Unit

  • La Grange, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • La Grange, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 3 years EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Two years of experience providing leadership of care team or equivalent (i.e., Team Leader, Clinical Nurse Coordinator...

RN Manager, Nursing Operations

  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview To provide administrative and clinical leadership. To plan, coordinate, and manage personnel and resources in order to provide the highest quality of patient care with trained,...

Case Manager - Nursing Facilities

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION For this position we are seeking a Behavioral Health Professional who lives in Illinois. Case Manager will work in remote and field setting supporting our Medicaid Population...

Remote Work

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Illinois

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


Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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