Lead Nurse
Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Training & development What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Training & development What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Training & development What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Kayenta, AZ · On-site
$28.75 - $38.75/hr
Assign and delegate work to nursing and clinical support staff based on skill level, while ... Lead infection prevention, employee health, safety, and regulatory compliance efforts, including ...
Kayenta, AZ · On-site
$28.75 - $38.75/hr
Assign and delegate work to nursing and clinical support staff based on skill level, while ... Lead infection prevention, employee health, safety, and regulatory compliance efforts, including ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $43/hr
Lead LPNs and/or RNs Full-Time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm No Weekends From Day One -- Benefits eligible Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance plans and Paid Time Off ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $43/hr
Lead LPNs and/or RNs Full-Time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm No Weekends From Day One -- Benefits eligible Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance plans and Paid Time Off ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Training & development What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Training & development What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
West Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Lead Registered Nurse The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a medical authority and a ...
West Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
Lead Registered Nurse The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a medical authority and a ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$53 - $56/hr
Lead Registered Nurse The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a medical authority and a ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$53 - $56/hr
Lead Registered Nurse The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a medical authority and a ...
Maricopa, AZ · On-site
$33.25 - $45/hr
District Lead Registered Nurse Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Classification: Exempt 12-Month General Statement of Responsibilities: Provide direction of all Health ...
Maricopa, AZ · On-site
$33.25 - $45/hr
District Lead Registered Nurse Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Classification: Exempt 12-Month General Statement of Responsibilities: Provide direction of all Health ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$70K - $84K/yr
Lead Nurse REPORTS TO: Director-Nursing/Principals WAGE: Exempt PAY GRADE: AI 3 PRIMARY PURPOSE : The role of the Lead Nurse is to support the education process by supervising clinic nurses as they ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$70K - $84K/yr
Lead Nurse REPORTS TO: Director-Nursing/Principals WAGE: Exempt PAY GRADE: AI 3 PRIMARY PURPOSE : The role of the Lead Nurse is to support the education process by supervising clinic nurses as they ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $43/hr
Lead LPNs and/or RNs Full-Time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm No Weekends From Day One -- Benefits eligible Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance plans and Paid Time Off ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$31.75 - $43/hr
Lead LPNs and/or RNs Full-Time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm No Weekends From Day One -- Benefits eligible Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance plans and Paid Time Off ...
Youngstown, OH · On-site
$32 - $43.50/hr
Join Our Team as a Lead Nurse! Why Work With Us? At One Health Ohio, we believe in fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes our team and our patients. Enjoy competitive benefits and a ...
Youngstown, OH · On-site
$32 - $43.50/hr
Join Our Team as a Lead Nurse! Why Work With Us? At One Health Ohio, we believe in fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes our team and our patients. Enjoy competitive benefits and a ...
Woonsocket, RI · On-site
$145K - $150K/yr
BHMG - Lead Nurse Practitioner (Lead NP)Position Title Lead Nurse Practitioner (Lead NP) Department Clinical Operations Reports To Medical Director Position Summary BHMG is seeking an experienced and ...
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Woonsocket, RI · On-site
$145K - $150K/yr
BHMG - Lead Nurse Practitioner (Lead NP)Position Title Lead Nurse Practitioner (Lead NP) Department Clinical Operations Reports To Medical Director Position Summary BHMG is seeking an experienced and ...
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Murfreesboro, TN · On-site
$30 - $40.50/hr
Restore is seeking an outgoing, experienced Lead Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We're the antithesis ...
Murfreesboro, TN · On-site
$30 - $40.50/hr
Restore is seeking an outgoing, experienced Lead Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We're the antithesis ...
West Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
West Hartford Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $40/hr +bonus opportunity Schedule: 4-5 days per week Role Overview As a Lead Registered Nurse, you'll lead Restore's medical operations within the ...
West Hartford, CT · On-site
$40/hr
West Hartford Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $40/hr +bonus opportunity Schedule: 4-5 days per week Role Overview As a Lead Registered Nurse, you'll lead Restore's medical operations within the ...
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
$38 - $40/hr
Wellness resources What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
$38 - $40/hr
Wellness resources What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$53 - $56/hr
Wellness resources What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$53 - $56/hr
Wellness resources What We're Looking For The ideal Lead Registered Nurse is a strategic healthcare leader who blends advanced clinical expertise with strong business acumen. You serve as both a ...
Shiprock, NM · On-site
$98K/yr
This Lead Nurse position is at Shiprock Northern Navajo Medical Center Med-Surg Dept. Provides team leadership & coordination to three or more staff nurses, & other health care providers. Performs ...
Shiprock, NM · On-site
$98K/yr
This Lead Nurse position is at Shiprock Northern Navajo Medical Center Med-Surg Dept. Provides team leadership & coordination to three or more staff nurses, & other health care providers. Performs ...
Fleming Island, FL · On-site
$30 - $40.50/hr
Lead Registered Nurse Restore Hyper Wellness Do you have a passion for nursing but are tired of the hectic, high-stress environment of a clinic or ER? This is your chance to take your career in an ...
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Fleming Island, FL · On-site
$30 - $40.50/hr
Lead Registered Nurse Restore Hyper Wellness Do you have a passion for nursing but are tired of the hectic, high-stress environment of a clinic or ER? This is your chance to take your career in an ...
Kayenta, AZ · On-site
$28.75 - $38.75/hr
Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory ... Lead infection prevention, employee health, safety, and regulatory compliance efforts, including ...
Kayenta, AZ · On-site
$28.75 - $38.75/hr
Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory ... Lead infection prevention, employee health, safety, and regulatory compliance efforts, including ...
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$58 - $64/hr
We are seeking is seeking an outgoing, experienced Lead Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We're the ...
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Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$58 - $64/hr
We are seeking is seeking an outgoing, experienced Lead Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We're the ...
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$33.25 - $45/hr
Restore is seeking an outgoing, experienced Lead Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We're the antithesis ...
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$33.25 - $45/hr
Restore is seeking an outgoing, experienced Lead Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We're the antithesis ...
$23.56 - $26.33
2% of jobs
$26.33 - $29.11
6% of jobs
$29.11 - $31.88
11% of jobs
$32.61 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$31.88 - $34.66
22% of jobs
The median wage is $36.68 / hr.
$34.66 - $37.43
12% of jobs
$37.43 - $40.21
12% of jobs
$40.21 - $42.99
10% of jobs
$43.14 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$42.99 - $45.76
10% of jobs
$45.76 - $48.54
6% of jobs
$48.54 - $51.31
7% of jobs
$51.31 - $54.09
2% of jobs
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A lead nurse oversees nursing activities in a specific department of a medical facility. As a lead nurse, your job duties include supervising the nursing staff in your department, ensuring patients receive the treatment and care prescribed by their doctor, and acting as a liaison between the nursing staff and hospital administration. You may also coordinate the activities of nursing interns or students. Some medical departments have one lead nurse, while others have multiple lead nurses who each cover a different shift. Qualifications for this job being a practicing and licensed Registered Nurse (RN), several years of nursing experience, and leadership skills.
| Aspect | Lead Nurse | Staff Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Registered Nurse (RN), often with leadership or management training | Registered Nurse (RN), with required state licensure |
| Work Environment | Supervisory roles in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities | Direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, or community settings |
| Responsibilities | Overseeing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, managing schedules | Providing direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring health status |
The main difference between a Lead Nurse and a Staff Nurse lies in their responsibilities. Lead Nurses take on supervisory and coordination roles, overseeing staff and managing patient care plans. Staff Nurses focus primarily on direct patient care. Both roles require RN licensure, but Lead Nurses often have additional leadership training and experience.
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$40/hr
Full-time
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Personal services
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Austin, TX, US
2015