How much does a Head of Nursing make in Cedar Rapids, IA? The average Head of Nursing salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is $247,192 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $211,301 and $287,467. 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. 

Head of Nursing Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $178,624 Cedar Rapids,IA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $211,301 Cedar Rapids,IA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $247,192 Cedar Rapids,IA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $287,467 Cedar Rapids,IA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head of Nursing Salary $324,136 Cedar Rapids,IA February 26, 2024
25% $211,301 10% $178,624 90% $324,136 75% $287,467 $247,192 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership 13.74%
Life insurance 2.26%
Assisted Living 4.98%
Others 79.02%

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 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 2.9% 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
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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