Nursing Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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 Mother and Baby

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 2 days ago

A leading and innovative healthcare institute, dedicated to supporting families during one of the most significant times of their lives, is seeking an experience and dynamic leader to fill the...

Nurse Manager Operating Room

  • Westwood, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Westwood, NJ
  • 2 days ago

A leading acute care hospital located in southeastern New York is now searching for an experienced Nurse Manager Operating Room to join their award-winning healthcare team. This acute care...

Nurse Supervisor Labor and Delivery

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 3 days ago

A trusted healthcare leader in southwest New York City is seeking a Nurse Supervisor Labor and Delivery to join its team of excellent providers. Working at this 400+ bed hospital as the Labor and...

Nurse Supervisor Surgical Services

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 3 days ago

A trusted healthcare leader in southwest New York City is seeking a Nurse Supervisor Surgical Services to join its team of excellent providers. Working at this 400+ bed hospital as the Surgical...

Acute Dialysis Charge Nurse - Good Samaritan Hospital

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as...

Nurse Manager

  • Skillman, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ
  • 6 days ago

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.: Nurse Manager Clementine Montgomery Skillman, NJ Opening June 2025! Clementine Montgomery, located in...

RN Manager Labor & Delivery

  • Riverdale, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Riverdale, NJ
  • 9 days ago

An exciting leadership opportunity awaits as the RN Manager Labor & Delivery in northeastern NJ! This renowned 700+ bed medical center is searching for a dedicated leader to fill the role of RN...

RN Nurse Educator Medical Surgical

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 11 days ago

A renowned, acute care hospital in a dynamic part of New Jersey actively seeks a dedicated RN Nurse Educator to join their team. This exciting position offers immense opportunities for...

RN Clinical Supervisor

  • Roseland, NJ
  • 29 days ago
  • Roseland, NJ
  • 29 days ago

Care Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric therapy, nursing, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into childrens...

Nurse Case Manager Part Time Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has opening for Nurse Case Manager Part Time or the Clinical Research and Occupational Medicine Division within the Environmental and...

Nurse Manager I - Urgent Care Plus - F/T Days

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification required Three (3) years' experience as a Registered...

RN Case Manager Hospice

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Overview $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus! Full-Time Days Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home...

Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - F/T Evenings

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

of Science in Nursing (BSN), MSN preferred Minimum 3 years recent nursing experience in respective specialty or equivalent....

Nurse Manager Assistant - Emergency Department - F/T Nights

  • Stafford Township, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Stafford Township, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Manager Assistant - Emergency Department - F/T Nights in Manahawkin , New Jersey Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack...

Nurse Manager- Home Health

  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

BAYADA Home Health Care Nurse Manager- Home Health in Pennsauken , New Jersey BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the position of Nurse Manager/Home Health RN for...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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