| Head of Nursing Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Head of Nursing. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Head of Nursing along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Head of Nursing is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Head of Nursing Education, Nursing Senior Manager, Nursing Manager - Nursing Home, Professor - Nursing, Nursing Senior Manager - Nursing Home, Nursing Manager, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Home, Instructor - Nursing |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Head of Nursing |
| Oversees all nursing departments in a hospital or a healthcare group. Develops and implements nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care and meet organizational objectives. Monitors nursing operations to ensure compliance with established standards. Requires a master's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Chief Nursing Executive, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Director of Nursing |
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| Similar Jobs: Head of Nursing Education, Nursing Senior Manager, Nursing Manager - Nursing Home, Professor - Nursing, Nursing Senior Manager - Nursing Home, Nursing Manager, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Home, Instructor - Nursing |
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| Level of Education: Head of Nursing Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Head of Nursing Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
