What does a Nurse Manager do?
Nurse Managers work at clinics, hospitals or care facilities to supervise patient care and develop long-term plans for professional development on their team. Their role is to establish and maintain nursing standards and enforcing them on their team to make sure that all staff implement best practices when interacting with patients and tracking their treatment. Nurse Managers supervise the volume of patients and delegate tasks to team members so they can efficiently process the flow of patients through intake, care and discharge. They seek out training and growth opportunities, giving consistent feedback to their team.
Nurse Manager skills and qualifications
Nurse Managers usually have a varied skill set that encompasses both medical and leadership abilities. The following are some of the skills a Nurse Manager should have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with a variety of health care professionals and patients
- Extensive clinical skills for specific unit
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Work flexibility
- Good organization and planning skills
Nurse Manager salary expectations
The average salary expectation for a Nurse Manager is $91,895 per year, with an overtime pay average of $11,500 a year. Salary may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.
Nurse Manager salary expectations
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Nurse Manager education and training requirements
Nurse Managers need at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which takes four years of classroom study and clinical experience. Since all Nurse Managers are at least Registered Nurses, they need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination. Once they pass the exam, they can apply for an RN license through their state’s licensing board. After getting a BSN, they can get a master’s in nursing, health care or business.
Nurse Manager experience requirements
A Nurse Manager must have a number of years of prior work experience in health care. The experience can be gained through administrative or clinical positions in a clinic, private practice or a hospital. A Nurse Manager usually has at least three to five years of experience as a Registered Nurse. This ensures they have the knowledge and expertise to manage and teach a unit.
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