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.

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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate hospice care. Oversee patient services, manage clinical activities, and ensure compliance while fostering a high-performing team committed to q...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Deliver comprehensive nursing leadership to optimize clinical operations across multiple outpatient clinics. Drive patient care excellence, staff management, and strategic planning while ensuring comp...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the delivery of quality care in a personal care facility, overseeing nursing services, staff scheduling, and compliance with regulations. Drive improvements in resident care while mentoring nursi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$144K - $211K *

Join our team to lead nursing operations in a dynamic behavioral health setting, ensuring high-quality care and robust staff development while collaborating with an interdisciplinary leadership team f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at a leading nursing program by enhancing faculty performance, ensuring curriculum quality, and driving student success through data-informed strategies and collaborative leadershi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing surgical services by overseeing operations, fostering collaboration, and driving quality improvements. Shape the future of surgical care while ensuring exceptional patient...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$174K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading nursing practices and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient satisfaction and drive clinical excellence acros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare leadership by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering collaboration among teams. Drive strategic initiatives and manage budgets while maintain...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $100K *

Empower patient care by leading nursing teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing clinical outcomes in a dynamic acute care environment. Drive excellence in service delivery while foste...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Empower patient care by leading nursing teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing clinical outcomes in a dynamic acute care environment. Drive excellence in service delivery while foste...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by assisting in the management and direction of nursing services, ensuring compliance with standards, collaborating with medical staff, and leading a diverse team to enhance patient c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient care through strategic nursing leadership, focusing on quality, growth, and finance. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high standards in a dynamic behavi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$68K - $99K *

Empower nursing excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality resident care, and fostering a collaborative environment. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K *

Drive the management of nursing services, supervising clinical staff and ensuring quality patient care in a medical unit. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to maintain safety, compliance, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$78K - $92K *

Elevate nursing leadership by overseeing operations, supporting staff, and ensuring quality patient care in a dynamic behavioral healthcare environment. This hands-on role balances clinical responsibi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Elevate patient care by leading nursing staff and ensuring quality outcomes. Oversee daily operations, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and inspire commitment to organizational values while man...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure high-quality resident care in a dynamic long-term care environment. Drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and foster a compassionate culture that enriches t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of a dynamic inpatient unit by leading operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders while fostering a coll...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Optimize nursing operations by establishing policies and standards, ensuring quality patient care, and developing staff training programs, while collaborating with various healthcare teams to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion excellence in nursing leadership! Drive the vision, policies, and standards of the Nursing Department while managing staff, resources, and educational programs to enhance patient care across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform nursing services by organizing and coordinating education programs, ensuring excellence in patient care, and leading nursing staff development within a healthcare setting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Inspire excellence in nursing services by leading, coordinating, and evaluating comprehensive patient care programs and nursing education initiatives within a dynamic health care environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate nursing practices and lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff training, and departmental objectives in a dynamic healthcare setting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead nursing services, enhance patient care, and shape departmental policies within a top-level healthcare organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in community healt...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize patient care by leading nursing strategies, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment focused on growth, service, and quality in a s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Nursing do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.