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Patriot Erectors LLC

Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

... the Project Superintendent on day-to-day construction activities. • Fab & Erection: Manage ... nursing mothers • Modern kitchen and common areas - fridges, microwave, coffee, and space to ...

Oceans Healthcare

Healthcare Project Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Project Management, or a related field. * Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible ...

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How much do nurse project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse project manager in Texas is $95,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,100.00 and $114,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nurse Project Manager vs Nurse Coordinator?

AspectNurse Project ManagerNurse Coordinator
CertificationsRN license, project management certification (e.g., PMP)RN license, possibly additional certifications in specialty areas
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, administrative offices, project teamsHospitals, clinics, patient care settings
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing healthcare projects, coordinating teams, managing budgetsManaging patient care, coordinating nursing staff, ensuring quality care

The main difference is that Nurse Project Managers focus on managing healthcare projects and teams, often requiring project management skills and certifications, while Nurse Coordinators primarily oversee patient care and nursing staff within clinical settings. Both roles require RN licensure, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

Can a nurse become a project manager?

Yes, nurses can become project managers by gaining experience in healthcare operations, developing leadership and organizational skills, and often obtaining certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional). Nursing experience provides valuable industry knowledge that can be advantageous in managing healthcare projects effectively.

What does a nurse project manager do?

A nurse project manager oversees healthcare projects by coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. They use project management tools and often hold certifications like PMP or nurse management credentials to lead initiatives effectively in clinical or administrative settings.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Project Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,664 per year, or $46 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) Project Manager - Development and Support

Galveston, TX • On-site

UTMB Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) Project Manager - Development and Support

Galveston, Texas, United States

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604452

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five years of clinical nursing experience. Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree (MSN, MHA, MBA, MPH, or related field).

  • Three years of experience in project/ team management or facilitation, or nursing leadership.

  • Experience in acute care, large health systems, or complex clinical environments.

  • Certification in quality, safety, nursing specialty, or administration.

Job Summary:

The Project Development and Support Manager is an RN who leads and supports initiatives to improve clinical operations, patient outcomes, and quality performance across the organization. This position focuses on identifying operational gaps, designing sustainable solutions, and driving projects that enhance efficiency, safety, compliance, care delivery, and improve the customer experience.

Salary Range:

$81,000.00 to $110,000.00, actual salary commensurate with experience.

Job Duties:

  • Uses clinical and operational data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Coordinates the identification, monitoring, resolution, and follow-up of patient care, departmental, or health system projects, goals, and operational issues.

  • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves operational challenges impacting nursing workflows, patient throughput, staffing efficiency, and/or resource utilization.

  • Develops and administers specific tools and methods for management of goals, projects, and tasks to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service/outcomes in a safe work environment.

  • Leads cross-functional initiatives to standardize processes and equipment, reduce variation, and improve reliability of care.

  • Supports change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new workflows, tools, or processes.

  • Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate outcomes, risks, and return on investment.

  • Identifies appropriate internal controls for departments and/ or projects; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

  • Coordinates data management.

  • Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.

  • Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to develop teams and work effectively with groups.

  • Ability to effectively deal with conflict management and the skill to anticipate and bring issues to resolution.

  • Ability to function effectively in complex and ambiguous situations.

  • Ability to influence without direct authority

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Strong presentation skills

Working Environment:

  • Requires occasional travel to off-site UTMB locations or conferences.

  • May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients or others.

Work Schedule:

Partial Remote to be determined by the department. Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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