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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 30+ 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 Supervisor

  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 90+ 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....

Forest City Clinic Nurse Supervisor (RN) Full Time Day Shift

  • Forest City, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Forest City, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using...

Overnight RN Supervisor needed

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 hours ago

We are actively seeking two experienced RN Supervisors to oversee our night staff at our Des Moines location. This role involves managing nursing operations during the night shift, ensuring...

RN Case Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 22 hours ago

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

Utilization Management Nurse I

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Why Wellmark : We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and weve built our reputation on over 80 years worth of trust. We are...

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Hospice RN Case Manager-Dubuque County

  • Bellevue, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, IA
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Day 1 benefits - $10,000 sign on bonus *Primarily servicing 1 of the following counties: Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Jones, or Clayton Counties...

Hospice RN Case Manager-Dubuque

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Day 1 benefits - $10,000 sign on bonus Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job *Primarily servicing 1 of the following counties:...

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Iowa City Hospice is growing! We are excited to add one more Nurse Case Manager to our team. Working at Iowa City Hospice means you get to develop many new nursing...

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 1 day ago

Overview For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its...

Collaborate with outpatient services Nursing Manager and the Administrator, UICC to develop action plans that meet strategic goals; provide progress reports to outpatient services Nursing Manager and...

Nurse Manager Surgery - Full Time

  • Algona, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Algona, IA
  • 1 day ago

Surgery Nurse Manager Full Time - 72 hours per pay period Kossuth Regional Health Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Surgery Nurse Manager to lead our surgical nursing team. This...

Registered Nurse Manager Revenue Integrity Audit Recovery and Appeals

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

The Manager, RN Revenue Integrity Audit, Recovery and Appeals organizes and manages the daily operations of the Audit and Recovery teams in the Revenue Service Center (RSC) reporting directly to...

Charge Nurse - LPN

  • Montezuma, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Montezuma, IA
  • 2 days ago

Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as a Charge...

Hospice RN Case Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as an RN Case Manager, where...

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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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