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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$85K - $100K *

Champion the success of a dynamic medical unit by leading nursing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with management to enhance patient care and drive...

4 days ago

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

$90K *

Lead the charge in clinical care management within a structured assisted living environment. Foster meaningful relationships with residents and families while guiding a dedicated care team to deliver...

1 week ago

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

$97K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading emergency care excellence. As a strategic nursing leader, you'll oversee operations, drive quality outcomes, and foster collaboration in a fast-paced environmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate nursing excellence by supporting daily operations and staff development. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality resident care while promoting regulatory compliance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $218K *

Oversee daily clinical operations to enhance patient care delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop staff. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration while achieving service excellence and strat...

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

$136K - $218K *

Lead the charge in clinical nursing practice by managing operations, resources, and personnel to ensure exceptional patient care, compliance, and service excellence in a collaborative, interdisciplina...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform patient care by leading a dedicated team in hospice settings. Oversee compliance, enhance communication, and foster a collaborative environment while managing quality metrics and patient nee...

1 week ago

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

$98K - $130K *

Drive impactful change by leading community nursing teams, ensuring high-quality, compliant patient care. Develop policies, manage staff, and partner with leadership to enhance operations and improve...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality patient care by leading a dynamic psychiatric program, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering community awareness and support for mental hea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $121K *

Lead the charge in overseeing nursing operations within inpatient units, ensuring effective management and coordination of care in a dynamic behavioral health environment while collaborating with unit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the coordination and evaluation of ambulatory care services, driving policy implementation and program development to enhance healthcare delivery across facilities. Collaborate with stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $139K *

Drive nursing education initiatives by developing curricula, assessing staff needs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with administration to enhance educational practices...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate nursing standards and patient care in the Cath Lab, overseeing operations, budget management, and staff development while ensuring high-quality, individualized care and collaboration with phys...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $172K *

Transform patient care by leading nursing teams in a dynamic cardiac surgery ICU. Drive operational excellence, enhance staff development, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes through effective co...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate healthcare leadership by overseeing nursing operations, fostering collaboration, and driving patient-centered initiatives. Champion a culture of safety and excellence while mentoring teams to...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate patient access and care as you lead the Admissions Department, ensuring excellence in behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions while collaborating with medical staff and managing...

1 week ago

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

$155K - $165K *

Lead and innovate home health clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment for optimal outcomes...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional clinical services by supervising social workers and therapists, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment for optimal pa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical services through effective supervision and leadership. Oversee social work practices, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster a collaborative...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $99K *

Join our dynamic Leadership Team to coordinate and supervise Community Nursing Health Services, ensuring high-quality patient care while mentoring and inspiring nursing staff in the field and clinics...

Delhi, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $99K *

Empower our community by leading nursing teams, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering professional growth. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery and maintain positi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $99K *

Drive excellence in community nursing by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering professional growth through effective supervision and mentorship in a dynamic healt...

Simcoe, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful nursing services in a dynamic healthcare environment, overseeing clinical operations and staff management while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. Collabora...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Engage with a dynamic team as a crucial leader in home-based care services. Oversee clinical and operational excellence in Remote Patient Monitoring and Home Infusion, while ensuring high-quality pati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Champion exceptional hospice care by leading operations and clinical services, ensuring compliance and quality while fostering team development and community engagement to meet patient and family need...

2 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.