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Tenet Health

Nursing Manager - ER

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

Nurse Managers allocate available resources to promote efficient, effective, and compassionate nursing care, provide input into executive-level decisions, and keep staff informed of executive-level ...

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Nursing Manager - ER

Weslaco, TX

Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of manager's assigned areas. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and ...

Tenet Health

Nursing Manager - ER

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

Master's Degree in Nursing, Education, Management or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competencies preferred EXPERIENCE: * Two years' experience in clinical related specialty; one-year ...

Tenet Health

Nursing Manager - ER

Delray Beach, FL

Master's Degree in Nursing, Education, Management or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competencies preferred EXPERIENCE: * Two years' experience in clinical related specialty; one-year ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for nursing manager in the United States is $49.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nursing Manager vs Registered Nurse?

AspectNursing ManagerRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, management training or experienceRN license, nursing degree
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, administrative officesHospitals, clinics, patient care settings
ResponsibilitiesStaff supervision, policy implementation, operational oversightDirect patient care, assessments, treatments
Industry UsageHealthcare organizations, hospitals, clinicsHospitals, outpatient centers, community health

While both roles require RN licensure, Nursing Managers focus on overseeing nursing staff and administrative duties, whereas Registered Nurses primarily provide direct patient care. Nursing Managers typically have additional management training and handle operational responsibilities within healthcare settings.

What is a Nursing Manager?

A Nursing Manager is a registered nurse who oversees the operations of a nursing unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or clinic. They are responsible for managing nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, handling administrative duties, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Nursing Managers also play a key role in budgeting, scheduling, staff training, and implementing policies. Their role bridges clinical practice and administrative leadership, making them essential to the effective functioning of healthcare teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nursing Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Nursing Manager, you need a solid clinical background, leadership experience, and a nursing degree—often a BSN or MSN—with active RN licensure. Familiarity with healthcare management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and quality assurance systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills help drive team performance and foster a positive work environment. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high standards of patient care, effective staff management, and regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities.

What are some common challenges Nursing Managers face when balancing administrative duties with patient care responsibilities?

Nursing Managers often juggle a demanding mix of administrative duties—such as staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance—while also supporting direct patient care and staff development. Striking the right balance can be challenging, as urgent operational issues may pull focus from mentoring staff or quality improvement initiatives. Effective Nursing Managers prioritize clear communication, delegate appropriately, and leverage technology to streamline tasks, ensuring both administrative efficiency and high standards of patient care are maintained.
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Assistant Nursing Manager - Cardiology

Assistant Nursing Manager - Cardiology

Stamford Health

Stamford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Stamford Health rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Stamford Health is looking for an Assistant Nurse Manager to join the Cardiology team! The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a clinical leadership position. The ANM provides clinical supervision and coordinates unit clinical operations with other departmental disciplines under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager has oversight accountability for patient care and nursing practice on their assigned shift and unit(s). This includes but is not limited to delivering high quality clinical outcomes, positive patient experience and engaging with staff in a consistent and financially responsible manner. The ANM shall act as a leadership extension of the Nurse Manager and shall act in coordination with their specified responsibilities. ANMs shall adhere to all Stamford Hospital's policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program and provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:30 am - 9:30 pm with rotating days off during the week. Weekend shift every 4-6 weeks is required.

Responsibilities: 

1. Supervises the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit /area.
2. Executes on all patient experience, safety and patient care protocols including but not limited to patient rounding, staff
rounding for compliance and patient safety surveillance.
3. Supports the activities related to patient throughput and Length of Stay (LOS).
4. Provides real -time coaching to support clinical effectiveness.
S. Provides constructive feedback to employees on performance issues, administers initial corrective actions in collaboration
with the nurse managers, and participates in monitoring for performance issues.
6. Collaborates with leadership to support employee engagement and retention.
7. Makes recommendations on cost savings opportunities.
8. Prepares schedule of work assignment assuring appropriate coverage on all shifts.
9. Consistently uses sound financial judgment in managing labor and non -labor resources.
10. Provides ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers on assigned unit /area as
designated by the Nurse Manager.
11. Provides support with new personnel on orientation, continuing education, and in- service educational programs.
12. Participates in interviewing, selecting, and appraising the performance of employees.
13. Participates in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives; participates in
committees as assigned.
14. Supports and promotes hospital -wide and unit specific initiatives & goals (e.g., Planetree, Magnet, Joint Commission
Disease specific certifications).
15. Facilitates communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments regarding issues related to patient care.

Requirements/Qualifications: 

  1. At least 3 years of recent clinical experience
  2. Recent leadership experience
  3. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  4. Bachelor's degree in nursing is required with a Master's Degree preferred.
  5. Current CT RN License
  6. Certification in BLS, ACLS required. NIHSS (obtain by the end of the orientation period)
  7. Clinical specialty or leadership certification strongly preferred.

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