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 Supervisor - Sheldon Care Center - Full Time

  • Sheldon, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 23 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 - FT

  • Sheldon, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 2 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...

Nurse Manager

  • Rock Valley, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rock Valley, IA
  • 30+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 45+ 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....

Clinic Nurse Supervisor- Registered Nurse

  • Forest City, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Forest City, IA
  • 10 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based...

Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

  • IA
  • moments ago
  • IA
  • moments ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Telephonic Nurse Case Manager will be a member of the Case Management Team, providing a comprehensive, holistic approach for...

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Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 hours ago

of Science in Nursing preferred **Anticipated Weekly Hours** 40 **Time Type** Full time **Pay Range** The typical pay range for this role is: $26.01 - $74.78 This pay range represents the base hourly...

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RN Supervisor ER Full Time Weekend Nights

  • Yale, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yale, IA
  • 1 day ago

Registered Nurse, House Supervisor at Ottumwa Regional Health Center summary: The Registered Nurse House Supervisor oversees patient flow within the hospital, managing transitions from emergency...

Travel Registered Nurse Case Manager - $2097/wk gross

  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job Number Job Number 916719 Description Registered Nurse Case Manager Location: Coralville,IA Start Date: 07/07/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Please contact for Setting details Apply online or...

Registered Nurse Case Manager ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Cedar Falls IA - Cedar Falls, IA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: 100% Description At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of...

Nurse Care Manager - West Side Clinic

  • Clive, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Experience in a community health center or public health organization....

RN Case Manager

  • Humboldt, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Humboldt, IA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Humboldt IA - Humboldt, IA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: 100% Description Hospice care is the place for nurses looking for the...

Case Manager RN

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

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

Registered Nurse Care Manager

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

Overview As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the...

Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator - Assisted Living and RCF

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 3 days ago

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Services - Prairie Gate in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking a RN/LPN Nurse Manager - Clinical Coordinator to join our clinical team. This position will oversee the...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Iowa

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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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