Nursing Manager Jobs in Iowa

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 Case Manager - Home Health - FT

  • Sheldon, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

RN Supervisor - Sheldon Care Center - Full Time

  • Sheldon, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 7 days ago

Careers With Purpose** **Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

RN Case Manager, Home Health - Indianola, Iowa

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 18 days ago

Careers With Purpose** **Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian...

Nurse Manager

  • Rock Valley, IA
  • 25 days ago
  • Rock Valley, IA
  • 25 days ago

Nurse Manager Career Opportunity Leading with Heart: Your Journey Starts Here Seeking a career that's both personally enriching and professionally rewarding, close to home? Encompass Health...

Nurse Supervisor

  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 30+ 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....

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Services - Walnut Ridge is seeking a Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator to join our Long-Term Care team. REPORTING STRUCTURE : The Clinical Coordinator reports to...

HIV Nurse Care Manager - The Project

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference! Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen...

Case Manager - RN

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago

About UsHines is a nationwide, independent leader in personalized managed health care, focused on what's important to you-comprehensive services with the program excellence and cost containment...

House Supervisor RN PRN

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: House Supervisor, RN As a House Supervisor, you will serve as an administrative resource to all hospital departments in the absence of administrators...

Charge Nurse - LPN

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 3 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Charge Nurse Shifts: Full-time 6pm-6am Care Initiatives is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team as Charge Nurses....

Assistant Nurse Manager - Urology Clinic (100%)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 3 days ago

UI Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees,...

Nurse Coordinator - TMHS

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 3 days ago

Overview Shift: M-F Days, 7:30a-4p Location: Dubuque, IA Team Member Health & Safety will help our team members do what they love by relentlessly pursuing prevention of illness and injury by...

Charge Nurse

  • Sidney, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sidney, IA
  • 3 days ago

$8000.00 Sign-On Bonus!!!! The Ambassador is a 46 bed facility located in Sidney, Iowa. Just 15 minutes from Shenandoah and Nebraska City, the facility is a quick trip for local communities. CMS...

Nurse Manager - RN

  • Pleasantville, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pleasantville, IA
  • 4 days ago

Are you looking for a warm and cozy environment to call your next work home?! Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive...

RN Nurse Administrator and Supervisor

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Gpac is working with a Home Health Care agency near Madison, Wisconsin that is seeking an RN Nurse Administrator and Supervisor to lead and manage their caregiving operations near Madison. This is...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Iowa

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


Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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