How much does a Head Nurse - Nursing Home make in California? The average Head Nurse - Nursing Home salary in California is $84,607 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $78,144 and $91,776. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Head Nurse - Nursing Home Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Nurse - Nursing Home Salary $72,260 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head Nurse - Nursing Home Salary $78,144 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head Nurse - Nursing Home Salary $84,607 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head Nurse - Nursing Home Salary $91,776 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head Nurse - Nursing Home Salary $98,304 CA March 26, 2024
25% $78,144 10% $72,260 90% $98,304 75% $91,776 $84,607 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Head Nurse - Nursing Home need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

2.

Meal Preparation: Meal preparation, sometimes called meal prep, is the process of planning and preparing meals.

3.

Nursing Care: Nursing Care means assistance provided for the health care needs of sick or disabled individuals, by or under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.

Planning 3.36%
Meal Preparation 6.46%
Nursing Care 5.13%
Others 85.05%

Job Description for Head Nurse - Nursing Home

Head Nurse - Nursing Home plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a nursing home. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Being a Head Nurse - Nursing Home ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients. Additionally, Head Nurse - Nursing Home requires a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school. Requires a valid state RN license. Typically reports to a top management. The Head Nurse - Nursing Home manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Nursing Home typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $80,848 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $81,999 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $84,914 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $80,695 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $78,624 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $83,686 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $81,078 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $76,399 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $93,581 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $93,351 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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