Head of Nursing Job Description
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, Head Nurse - Nursing Home, Nursing Director, Nursing Supervisor, Head Nurse, Professor - Nursing, Nursing Manager - Nursing Home, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Senior Manager - Nursing Home
Requirements and Responsibilities For Head of Nursing
Plans and directs all nursing personnel. Develops and implements nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives. Reviews nursing department operations to ensure compliance with established standards. Ensures that all patients receive the highest quality care. Requires a master's degree in area of specialty. 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. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
 
Also referred to as: Chief Nursing Executive, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Director of Nursing
Similar Jobs:  Head of Nursing Education, Head Nurse - Nursing Home, Nursing Director, Nursing Supervisor, Head Nurse, Professor - Nursing, Nursing Manager - Nursing Home, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Senior Manager - Nursing Home
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
Industries:  Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
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HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & NonprofitBusiness Services0%20%40%60%80%100%
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