Nurse Manager
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
At a Glance
Nurse Manager earns an average of $94,554/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.2–3.4 years. Top skills: Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Management.
$94,554/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.2–3.4 years
60
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Nursing
Performance Improvement
Care Management
Long-Term Care
Clinical Experience
Nursing Practices
Nursing Care
Intensive Care Unit
Home Health Care
Nursing Process
Acute Care
Progressive Care Unit
Nurse Education
Risk Management
Common Skills (13)
Management
Leadership
Communication
Operations
Planning
Customer Service
Supervision
Problem Solving
Accountability
Scheduling
Coordinating
Research
Certifications (3)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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