Job Description of a Registered Nurse Manager
Registered nurses work in a variety of environments outside of traditional hospital and physicians' offices, including for home health care agencies and skilled nursing homes for the elderly or disabled. At such locations, registered nurse managers oversee the nursing staff.
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Function
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Most agencies or facilities that employ nurses have a registered nurse manager who is responsible for the nursing staff and the quality of care provided. Registered nurse managers rarely interact directly with patients.
Features
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Registered nurse managers hire, coach and evaluate the nurses who serve on their staffs. Managers also review treatment plans for patients to ensure goals are being met, making recommendations for improvement when necessary and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
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Time Frame
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Most registered nurse managers work a minimum of 40 hours a week, primarily during daylight hours, but an emergency situation that involves a patient or staff member might require managers to return to work in the evenings.
Education
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Registered nurse managers are licensed, registered nurses, meaning they hold a two-year associate's degree, three-year nurse's training diploma or four-year bachelor's degree, and have successfully completed state licensing exams. Most employers prefer registered nurse manager applicants who have several years of experience in nursing and supervisory or management experience.
Compensation
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In October 2009, the average annual salary for registered nurse managers was $74,000.
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