Nurse Managers

Overview

Introduction

Nurse managers are experienced health care professionals who manage the operations of services and personnel in medical offices, hospitals, nursing homes, community health programs, and other places where health care is provided. Their responsibilities vary depending on their position and place of employment. They may be in charge of hiring and firing their staff, as well as evaluating their performance. They are usually responsible for maintaining patient and departmental records, including government and insurance documents. They ...

Quick Facts


Median Salary

$102,684

Employment Prospects

Good

Minimum Education Level

Associates Degree|Bachelors Degree


Experience

Several years experience as a registered nurse


Skills

Interpersonal|Scientific|Leadership


Personality Traits

Helpful|Organized|Scientific

Earnings

Earnings for nurse managers are based on their educational background, experience, responsibilities, and geographic location.

Median annual earnings of medical and health service managers, which includes nurse managers, were $110,680 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $67,900, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more tha...

Work Environment

Nurse managers can work in any number of health care facilities including doctors offices, medical clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes, as well as other medical facilities. Most health care environments are clean and well lighted. Inner-city facilities in economically distressed areas may be in less than desirable locations, and safety may be an issue.

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Outlook

Nursing specialties will be in great demand in the future. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that employment for all types of medical and health service managers will grow by 29 percent, much faster than the average, from 2023 through 2033. This demand is due to the aging baby boomer population and also recent changes in health care, which will make services available to a larger number of ...