SUPERVISOR OF NURSING SERVICES
Career Family: SUPERVISOR
In New Jersey, Supervisor of Nursing Services is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying takes a bachelor's degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $76,287 and $111,856, and state payroll currently lists about 131 people in the title, led by Health and Senior Services.
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Supervisor of Nursing Services appears on the State payroll at 4 departments, most of them at Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 75 |
| Veterans Affairs | 30 |
| Department of Human Services | 25 |
| Department of Education | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 131 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $108,073. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (75)
- Veterans Affairs (30)
- Human Services (25)
- Education (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Either (a) under direction of a Director of Nursing Services or other supervisory official in a state hospital or institution, has charge of the general nursing care of patients in an assigned building or other area, or (b) under direction of a Director of a Narcotic Clinic or other supervisory official in a state narcotic clinic has charge of the general nursing care of clinic patients; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Organizes assigned supervisory nursing work and develops effective work methods. Assigns and instructs professional nursing and other employees assigned to the unit and supervises the performance of their work. Accompanies physicians on their rounds, assists them with examinations of patients, and takes the measures needed to see that their orders are carried out by the nursing and attending staff. Sees that the patients of the building or other areas are properly bathed and fed and that individual treatments are carried out as ordered by the physicians. Instructs student nurses and members of the attending staff in the approved hospital routines, methods, procedures, and precautions, including the setting up of trays, the serving of meals, the feding of patients, the bathing and dressing of patients, the changing of bed linens, the sterilization of equipment of varied types, the taking and recording of temperatures, and the giving and recording of medication and treatment. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Admits and discharges patients into and from the building or area and supervises and personally keeps the required records. Sees that a professional and correct attitude is maintained among the members of the staff. Assumes the responsibility for the care, physical and mental well- being, safety, and in some instances, the custody of patients and/or inmates. Assists the Instructor of Nurses in planning and carrying out student work assignments. Supervises the cleanliness, sanitation, order, safety, and discipline within the building. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and professional detailed reports. Maintains and supervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse in a hospital, clinic, school system, or other institution. (Private duty experience is not acceptable experience).
License
Registration or eligibility for registration as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. SPECIAL NOTE: A School Nurse Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Education will be required for appointment to educational facilities identified by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of modern nursing techniques, routines, and methods as used in hospitals and other institutions. Knowledge of the standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the department and of the particular institution after a period of training. Ability to organize assigned supervisory nursing work and develop effective work methods. Ability to assign and instruct individuals and groups of professional nurses and attending employees and to supervise the performance of their work. Ability to supervise the proper care and custody of patients and inmates and to see that the orders of the medical staff are carried out. Ability to instruct and supervise the training of student nurses, Psychiatric Technician Trainees, and therapists of several types in approved routines, procedures, and precautions. Ability to encourage the development of a proper professional attitude among the members of the nursing staff. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of accurate and detailed clinical, medical, and other records and reports. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.