Nursing Manager Jobs in Merrill, WI

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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Unit Manager (RN) - Full-Time/Part-Time Day/Evening

  • North Shore Healthcare
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 11 hours ago

#LI-MJ1 Unit Manager responsible for weekly wound rounds in the facility. Working the floor every other weekend is required. Trust, engagement, competence, respect and passion these are the values...

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Registered Nurse - Case Manager Hourly - Wausau Home Health

  • Aspirus Health
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 6 days ago

RN CASE MANAGER HOME HEALTH Aspirus At Home, Wausau, WI Full Time (.8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period) Day shift, every sixth weekend This position may be eligible for a Sign on Bonus! We pay...

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Manager- Nursing - Med Surg

  • Aspirus Health
  • Merrill, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrill, WI
  • 6 days ago

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day....

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Manager- Nursing - Cardiac Telemetry Unit

  • Aspirus Health
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day....

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Supervisor- Nursing Hospice - Wausau Hospice Homecare

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day....

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Manager of Nursing Services

  • North Central Health Care
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 28 days ago

What You Bring: Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Registered Nurse with a Current Professional Nurse Registration from the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing Three or more years of Acute...

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Nurse Educator Hourly - Generalist - Merrill/Wausau, WI

  • Aspirus Health
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Possesses a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with an active Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota RN license. Masters degree in nursing education or a relevant specialty highly desired....

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Nurse Educator Hourly - Neuro Critical Care

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wausau, WI (18 miles from Merrill, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Possesses a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with an active Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota RN license. Masters degree in nursing education or a relevant specialty highly desired....

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Demographic Data for Merrill, WI

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Merrill, WI

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Merrill, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
High School or GED
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in Merrill, WI
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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