Chief Nurse Salary in Buffalo, NY

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How much does a Chief Nurse make in Buffalo, NY? The average Chief Nurse salary in Buffalo, NY is $95,681 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $88,723 and $106,450. 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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Chief Nursing Officer

Hancock County Health System - Britt , IA

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chief Nursing Officer, serving as the Director of Nursing, holds primary ... Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Iowa. Bachelor's degree required. Master ...

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SVP Chief Nursing Executive

Children's Hospital Colorado - Aurora , CO

The Chief Nursing Executive encourages innovative and transformational leadership at the department ... Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive Advanced required within 12 months of hire. Active member in a ...

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Chief Nursing Officer | Oklahoma City LTACH

PAM Health - Oklahoma City , OK

Chief Nursing Officer The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of the ... Performs duties of staff nurse as necessary. Represents nursing in hospital-wide planning, medical ...

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CNO, Interim Chief Nursing Officer

MRINetwork Jobs - Sacramento , CA

As a Chief Nursing Officer, CNO, you will ensure the administration and quality of patient care ... CA RN (ACTIVE) + BSN, MSN or (MHA, MBA)

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Chief Nursing Officer

Exceptional Healthcare Inc. - Prescott , AZ

As the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), you'll be the driving force behind our nursing standards and ... Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room department or hospital setting

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Chief Nursing Officer

R.L. Scott Associates/National Healthcare Search - Seattle , WA

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the overall assessment, implementation of treatment, and evaluation of quality clinical services for patients

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Works in concert with the Associate CMO for the Clear Lake Campus, the Administrator, Clear Lake Campus, and the CEO, Clear Lake Campus to assure safe, effective, efficient patient care practices, patient throughput, and collaboration among the clinical team members.

September 02, 2022

Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, administration and financial staff.

December 19, 2022

Develops and/or implements appropriate institutional policies and procedures to enhance efficient and effective operations and delivery of services that assures engaged employees and satisfied patients, visitors and physicians.

January 23, 2023

Monitors unit resources utilized and practices good stewardship with allocations while ensuring that adequate resources are available to provide care which meets standards.

March 16, 2023

Participates in the development, implementation, utilization and evaluation of cost effective, medical facility programs, policies and procedures that address the high quality nursing care, treatment and service needs of the patient population.

March 22, 2023

Provides special assessments of individuals awaiting discharge from state facilities, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and coordinated discharge planning with other agency and facility staff.

March 25, 2023

Leads various activities as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer including representing the nursing practice organization for various meetings and functions.

April 17, 2023

Creates, develops and implements strategies to improve the quality of service, quality of patient care and the level of patient and staff satisfaction in all areas of assigned responsibility.

April 21, 2023

Performs a variety of human resource functions including the interviewing, evaluating, and counseling of management and staff.

May 07, 2023

Maintains documentation of services including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, quarterly treatment plan reviews, and other required information in compliance insurers, regulatory standards and measures.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Nurse in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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88723

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95681

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88976

107058

96301

What is the average salary for Chief Nurse in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Nurse in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Chief Nurse ranges from $88,723 to $106,450 with the average base salary of $95,681. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,976 to $107,058 with the average total cash compensation of $96,301.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,681	$88,723 - $106,450
Bonus	$620	$253 - $608
Total Pay	$96,301	$88,976 - $107,058

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Nurse Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,935 - $106,704	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,451 - $103,723	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,982 - $107,960	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,982 - $107,960	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,315 - $101,161	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,781 - $108,919	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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