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.
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.
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.
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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Contribute to the success of our rehabilitation department by overseeing operations, managing staff, and developing therapy programs. Utilize your expertise to enhance patient care and ensure complian...
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Empower rehabilitation excellence by leading a dynamic therapy team, overseeing operations, and enhancing patient care in a skilled nursing facility. Drive program development and ensure compliance wh...
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Unlock potential by leading a dynamic rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. Oversee operations, manage staff, and develop therapy programs while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with i...
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Join a dynamic team as you oversee rehabilitation operations, manage staff, and develop therapy programs in a skilled nursing facility. Lead with a focus on quality care, compliance, and innovative se...
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Empower your career by leading a dynamic rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. Oversee operations, manage staff, and enhance therapy services while ensuring quality patient care and compliance wit...
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Manage and lead a new inpatient rehab department, overseeing operations, staffing, and program development while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with policies. Ideal for experienced PT le...
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Transform rehabilitation services by overseeing operations, managing staff, and enhancing patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Drive program development and ensure compliance while fostering a...
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Transform rehabilitation services by leading a dedicated team, managing operations, and enhancing patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Drive growth and quality while fostering a collaborative e...
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Champion patient care by leading a dynamic rehab team, overseeing operations, and enhancing therapy services in a supportive hospital environment. Drive growth and quality while ensuring compliance an...
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Drive excellence in hospital pharmacy operations by leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient care through innovative practices and quality improvement initiatives...
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Advance your career by leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic medical-surgical environment, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering collaboration across dep...
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Nurse Manager - ER / Inpatient Nursing
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Elevate patient care in the Emergency Room by leading nursing staff, managing operations, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance service lines and drive continuo...
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Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, 9 West
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Manage and lead operational and clinical nursing in an inpatient setting. Drive effective patient care delivery, ensure compliance with standards, and optimize resources while fostering partnerships a...
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Empower patient care through clinical coordination, data analysis, and education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and ensure seamless transitions from acute to post-hospit...
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Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN
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Champion quality care by supervising nursing activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering a compassionate environment. Collaborate with clinical staff to enhance resident care and lead quality impro...
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Empower nursing students by coordinating clinical sites, fostering collaboration, and ensuring hands-on skill development. Lead efforts to match educational needs with clinical environments, enhancing...
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Director, Emergency Services, Multi Campus
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Reimagine the future of emergency services by overseeing operations across multiple hospital campuses, ensuring high-quality care, patient safety, and operational efficiency while leading nursing team...
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Elevate your career by providing leadership and operational oversight in a dynamic inpatient care environment. Drive quality service, patient safety, and team excellence while achieving departmental a...
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Director of Operations (Registered Nurse)
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Empower your career by leading operations in a dynamic correctional healthcare environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance while fostering p...
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Director Ambulatory Operations - OB/GYN - Center City
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Champion operational excellence by overseeing clinical and business activities across multiple OB/GYN offices. Collaborate on strategic planning, optimize staffing, and enhance patient experience whil...
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Manager Nursing Medical/Surgical
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Transform the nursing department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring top-notch patient care delivery and fostering professional growth through collaboration and operational excellence...
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RN Unit Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility
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Transform nursing care by leading patient-centered teams in a supportive environment. You will oversee clinical and operational activities, ensuring high-quality care while fostering professional deve...
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Lead and oversee nursing operations, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care while managing staff, compliance, and budget. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a supp...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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Elevate patient care by managing daily operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Lead staff training and enhance resident satisfaction in a dynamic clinical environment, delivering high-quality n...
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Assistant Nurse Manager, Women's Services, Nights
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Champion excellence in patient care as you lead a dedicated team, ensuring quality outcomes and fostering a supportive environment. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance staff development and pati...
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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.