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Director of Nursing Jobs
Explore Director of Nursing opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Nursing lead nursing teams and help shape the quality, safety, and effectiveness of care across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations.
What Does a Director of Nursing Do?
Directors of Nursing oversee nursing operations, guide clinical teams, and work with healthcare leaders to support high standards of patient care. Responsibilities may include developing policies, managing budgets and staffing, monitoring quality and compliance, and supporting nurse recruitment, training, and development. The scope of the role varies by organization and care setting.
Skills and Qualifications
Employers commonly seek experienced registered nurses with a strong background in clinical leadership, team management, and healthcare operations. Requirements may include an active RN license, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or a related field, and relevant leadership experience. Useful skills include communication, decision-making, quality improvement, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead through change.
Career Opportunities
Director of Nursing roles are available across a range of settings, including hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, outpatient services, and healthcare networks. Depending on the organization, this position may offer a path to senior leadership roles such as chief nursing officer or vice president of nursing. Browse current Ladders listings to compare opportunities and find a role aligned with your experience and goals.
Director, Nursing Jobs
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
$95K - $110K *
Join as an Assistant Director of Nursing to enhance clinical operations, ensuring compliance and quality care while mentoring staff and collaborating on budget management for optimal patient outcomes...
2 days ago
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
$100K - $108K *
Lead nursing excellence as an Assistant Director of Nursing, ensuring high-quality care delivery, compliance with regulations, and fostering staff development while collaborating on budget management...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform clinical operations by providing strategic leadership and oversight for nursing services, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative, high-p...
2 weeks ago
Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of nursing education by leading undergraduate programs, ensuring quality curriculum, faculty oversight, and strategic partnerships while fostering student success and compliance with...
Yesterday
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional nursing care for children with behavioral health challenges. Oversee nursing operations, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with multidisciplin...
2 weeks ago
$100K *
Join our therapy team to enhance client outcomes through effective supervision, collaboration, and innovative behavior analytic strategies. Drive growth and stability while ensuring compliance with tr...
5 days ago
$100K *
Unlock potential by leading a dedicated therapy team to enhance client outcomes through effective supervision, collaboration, and implementation of behavior analytic strategies across multiple locatio...
5 days ago
$100K *
Transform client outcomes by leading a dedicated therapy team, ensuring effective treatment plans and supervision while fostering collaboration across disciplines to enhance quality of life for youth...
5 days ago
$100K *
Pioneer innovative behavioral strategies and lead a dedicated team to enhance client outcomes. Collaborate across disciplines, oversee treatment plans, and ensure compliance with regulations while fos...
5 days ago
$100K *
Lead the development and execution of behavior analytic strategies, ensuring effective treatment plans and supervision across multiple locations while fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary t...
5 days ago
$104K - $114K *
Advance nursing excellence by leading clinical operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing environment. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to enhance res...
1 week ago
Director of Nursing-Must be an RN
$80K - $95K *
Advance healthcare delivery by leading nursing services, ensuring compliance, and fostering high-quality patient care through effective team management and operational excellence...
5 days ago
Clinical Director of Nursing - Ambulatory Surgery Center (Orthopedic Focus)
$110K - $130K *
Drive excellence in clinical operations as a leader in an ambulatory surgery center, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower a dedicated nursing team by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident care quality in a skilled nursing environment. Drive policy development and foster collaboration acr...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Drive excellence in patient care by leading clinical operations, enhancing quality standards, and fostering team development. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and pa...
2 weeks ago
Nursing Director Of Inpatient Operations
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of inpatient nursing operations by providing strategic leadership and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary...
4 days ago
Assistant Director of Nursing - 4NE Medical Cardiac IMC
$102K - $196K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Oversee nursing operations, collaborate with leadership, and ensure compliance with standards while fostering a culture...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dedicated team as a clinical leader, overseeing nursing operations, ensuring high-quality resident care, and fostering staff development in a 150-bed skilled nursing facility with a 5-star CMS...
1 week ago
Clinical Director - Medical ICU and Two North
$108K - $179K *
Join us to oversee daily operations, enhance staff education, ensure compliance, and manage fiscal responsibilities within assigned departments, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and t...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance nursing education and clinical practice through strategic leadership, fostering partnerships, and promoting evidence-based care to enhance patient outcomes and staff development across diverse...
2 days ago
Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing Facility
$343K - $385K *
Pioneer excellence in nursing leadership by overseeing comprehensive care operations, ensuring quality compliance, and enhancing resident life through effective staffing and coordination within a skil...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $105K *
Join a dynamic leadership team to oversee nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. Lead staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance i...
Yesterday
$88K - $100K *
Empower residents' health and wellness through strategic nursing leadership, ensuring high-quality care and safety while managing clinical services in a vibrant community setting with a supportive tea...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director RN Medical Surgical
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care by leading the Medical Surgical unit, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to enhance operatio...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring excellence in operations, policy development, and quality improvement. Collaborate across departments to foster a positive environmen...
1 week ago
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a Director of Nursing do?
A Director of Nursing leads nursing operations, supervises or supports nursing teams, and works to maintain quality, safety, and compliance in patient care. Duties vary by employer and healthcare setting.
What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Nursing jobs?
Many employers require an active registered nurse (RN) license, substantial clinical experience, and a track record in nursing leadership. Degree requirements vary, with some roles preferring a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
Where do Directors of Nursing work?
Directors of Nursing work in settings such as hospitals, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, outpatient organizations, and healthcare systems.
How much do Director of Nursing jobs pay?
Compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, organization, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.
What roles can follow a Director of Nursing position?
With the right experience and qualifications, Directors of Nursing may advance to broader healthcare leadership positions, such as chief nursing officer or vice president of nursing.