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How much do nursing operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for nursing operations manager in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Nursing Operations Manager do?

A Nursing Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of nursing departments within a healthcare facility. They are responsible for managing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, developing policies, and improving patient care quality. Their role often includes budgeting, staffing, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize workflow and patient outcomes. Nursing Operations Managers play a critical part in maintaining efficient and effective nursing services throughout the organization.

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

To thrive as a Nursing Operations Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, healthcare management knowledge, and typically a BSN or MSN with relevant managerial experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, scheduling software, and compliance standards such as Joint Commission regulations is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills enable effective team coordination and conflict resolution. These competencies ensure efficient nursing operations, high-quality patient care, and regulatory compliance within healthcare organizations.

What is the difference between Nursing Operations Manager vs Nursing Supervisor?

AspectNursing Operations ManagerNursing Supervisor
CredentialsRN license, management experience, possibly a BSN or higherRN license, clinical experience, often a BSN
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, hospital management, healthcare facilitiesPatient care units, hospital floors, clinics
ResponsibilitiesOversees nursing operations, staffing, budgets, policiesSupervises nursing staff, ensures patient care quality, manages daily clinical activities

The Nursing Operations Manager focuses on administrative and operational aspects of nursing services, while the Nursing Supervisor is primarily responsible for direct patient care and supervising nursing staff on the clinical floor. Both roles require RN licensure and healthcare experience, but their scope and focus differ significantly.

How does a Nursing Operations Manager typically collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient care?

A Nursing Operations Manager acts as a vital link between nursing staff, physicians, and hospital administration. They regularly participate in interdisciplinary meetings to streamline processes, address operational issues, and implement quality improvement initiatives. By fostering open communication and coordinating resources, they ensure that patient care standards are met efficiently while supporting staff development. This collaborative approach helps address challenges such as staffing shortages and workflow optimization while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Infographic showing various Nursing Operations Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,456 per year, or $30.5 per hour.
Nursing Operations Manager PRN

Nursing Operations Manager PRN

Cleveland Clinic

Garfield Heights, OH • On-site

$47/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Cleveland Clinic rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 892 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

328th of 877 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

We’re looking for nurse leaders who are the definition of excellence in patient care, who are compassionate human beings always striving to lead, learn and grow, and who treat each other and their patients like family. At Cleveland Clinic, you’ll touch lives and hearts while making a difference. As a PRN Nursing Operations Manager, you will manage quality patient care and administrative decisions related to Nursing. You will help identify and ensure appropriate patient placement and facilitates/expedites all patient throughput, including admissions, transfers (including internal transfers) in accordance with established clinical standards.

This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth

A caregiver in this position PRN (as needed) varying shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Identify and ensure appropriate placement, facilitation and expedition of all patient flow transactions, including direct and emergency patient admissions and transfers, in accordance with established clinical standards and knowledge of disease entities. 
  • Address significant patient issues throughout the house and communicate with relevant leaders. 
  • Handle staffing needs and make modifications, if necessary, to ensure equitable staffing arrangements throughout the hospital. 
  • Manage the patient experience trans-organizationally to optimize all resources to ensure a safe and efficient environment. 
  • Monitor and adhere to the annual hospital operating budget. 
  • Approve or monitor expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Or the American Red Cross 
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross 
  • Three years of experience in an acute care setting 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • One year of management experience  
  • Cleveland Clinic experience

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent walking, standing, sitting.
  • Manual dexterity, corrected vision, hand and eye coordination.
  • Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $47.00

Maximum hourly: $47.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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