Head of Nursing Salary in Denver, Colorado

Head of Nursing Salary in Denver, CO

How much does a Head of Nursing make in Denver, CO? The average Head of Nursing salary in Denver, CO is $264,160 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $225,806 and $307,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $190,888 Denver,CO April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $225,806 Denver,CO April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $264,160 Denver,CO April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $307,200 Denver,CO April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $346,385 Denver,CO April 24, 2024
25% $225,806 10% $190,888 90% $346,385 75% $307,200 $264,160 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

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Leadership 8.98%
Assisted Living 3.25%
Life Insurance 1.48%
Others 86.29%

Job Description for Head of Nursing

Head of Nursing plans and directs all nursing personnel. Develops and implements nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Head of Nursing reviews nursing department operations to ensure compliance with established standards. Ensures that all patients receive the highest quality care. Additionally, Head of Nursing requires a master's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Head of Nursing 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. To be a Head of Nursing typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Head of Nursing Pay Difference by Location

Head of Nursing salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Head of Nursing, the highest Head of Nursing salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Head of Nursing salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Head of Nursing salary is in Miami, FL, where the Head of Nursing salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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