Nursing Executive Salary
A nursing executive oversees and directs nursing programs for a health and medical care provider. This includes the development of nursing policies and procedures, management of nursing budgets and ensuring compliance with standards established by the organization and government agencies. A nursing executive's salary can vary based on the type of employer and amount of nursing services she oversees.
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Qualifications
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Nursing executive occupations require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing and a registered nurse license, but a master's or doctorate degree is preferred. Most employers also require at least 15 years of nursing experience. Nursing executives who direct the services of a nursing home are required to obtain a nursing home administrator license administered by each state.
Head of Nursing
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The head of nursing oversees all employees related to nursing. These professionals typically work in large healthcare facilities and report to the top executive of the organization. In February 2011, Salary.com estimates a median annual salary of $178,826 per year for a head of nursing. The 25th percentile earn $152,338 per year and the 75th percentile earn $207,681 per year.
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Nursing Director
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Similar to the role of the head of nursing, nursing directors oversee the nursing program within a healthcare facility to ensure patient care meets the organization's quality standards. The median salary for a nursing director is $120,857 per year, according to Salary.com in February 2011. The 25th percentile earn $106,458 per year and the 75th percentile earn $136,759 per year.
Nursing Director of a Nursing Home
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All states and the federal government administer policies related to patient care in a nursing home or long-term care facility. A nursing director in a nursing home ensures patient care meets and exceeds its standards of performance and complies with all state and federal guidelines. Salary.com estimated a median salary of $84,199 per year for this occupation in February 2011. The 25th percentile earn $76,902 per year and the 75th percentile earn $92,821 per year.
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