Nursing Manager Jobs in Louisville, KY

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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Evening Supervisor (LPN, RN)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: Summary The Evening Supervisor is primarily responsible for assisting the Director of Health Services and Assistant Director of Health Services in planning, organizing,...

Weekend Supervisor (RN)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: We are looking for a top RN Weekend Supervisor to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 hour shifts Flexible Schedule times! (9a-9p, 10a-10p, 11a-11p) Additional premium weekend...

Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiac Post Procedural Care, 7p-7a

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 hours ago

Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiac Post Procedural Care, 7p-7a Louisville, Kentucky Nursing 139637 Regular Part-Time Nights Norton Audubon Hospital Job Description Responsibilities The Assistant...

Nurse Manager, Endoscopy

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader who has 24/7 accountability for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care,...

Assistant Nurse Manager, 4W Oncology, Days

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader who has daily operational responsibility for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and...

LPN/LVN Career Opportunity 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 Health...

Assistant Nurse Manager, 6E Ortho Spine, 7a-7p

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader who has daily operational responsibility for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and family centered...

Unit Manager LPN

  • Clarksville, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clarksville, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 4 days ago

A DEEPER COMPASSION, FOR A HIGHER PURPOSE Nurses are at the heart of our world-class, patient-centered standard of care. Day in and day out, they go the extra mile to make a lasting difference in...

Charge Nurse PACU

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description: Seeking Charge RN! Part-time, day shift Baptist Health Floyd, PACU Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area The PACU Charge RN is responsible for acting as a resource nurse for...

House Supervisor PRN, Nursing Supervisors, As Needed

  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities The House Supervisor is a professional nurse leader who has 24 7 accountability for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care,...

House Supervisor WOW, Nursing Supervisors, Weekends

  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW...

Critical Care Mixed Acuity Charge Nurse Full Time Nights

  • Saint Matthews, KY (5 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Matthews, KY (5 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 10 days ago

Full Time 36 weekly hours, nights - three 12-hour shifts per week, (7P-7:30A) & every 3rd weekend - holidays and weekends per unit needs *Eligible for Sign On Bonus!* Critical Care Mixed Acuity...

Critical Care Mixed Acuity Charge Nurse Full Time Nights

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Full Time 36 weekly hours, nights - three 12-hour shifts per week, (7P-7:30A) & every 3rd weekend - holidays and weekends per unit needs *Eligible for Sign On Bonus!* Critical...

Charge Nurse (RN)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

UofL Health, Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro $10,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus A career at UofL Health- Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro, a new 40-bed,...

Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular Care Unit

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description: Seeking Charge RN! Part-Time, Nights Baptist Health Floyd, Cardiovascular Unit -CVU - Cardiovascular ICU Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area The Charge Nurse will function...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Louisville, KY

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


Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Louisville, KY 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 Louisville, KY
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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