Director, Nursing Services Jobs

Explore Director, Nursing Services opportunities for experienced nursing leaders ready to guide clinical teams and improve patient care. These senior roles oversee nursing operations across hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. Browse vetted professional opportunities on Ladders, including positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Nursing Services Do?

A Director of Nursing Services provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing departments. Responsibilities often include setting care standards, managing budgets and staffing, supporting nurse managers, and coordinating with physicians and executive leaders. Directors also monitor quality and safety outcomes, address regulatory requirements, and lead initiatives that strengthen patient experience and clinical performance.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial nursing and leadership experience, along with an active registered nurse (RN) license. Many positions require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); some prefer or require a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), healthcare administration, or a related field. Important skills include staff development, workforce planning, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, budgeting, communication, and change management. Specific requirements vary by employer and care setting.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director of Nursing Services roles are available in acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, home health, and other healthcare environments. Compensation depends on factors such as location, organization size, scope of responsibility, experience, and credentials. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping qualified leaders discover senior nursing opportunities.

Find Director, Nursing Services Jobs on Ladders

Search Director, Nursing Services jobs to compare leadership opportunities and identify roles that align with your clinical background and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply directly to positions that match your experience.

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$146K - $174K *

Transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits, utilizing your clinical expertise while participating in continuous learning...

Kirkland, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $155K *

Transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits, utilizing your clinical expertise while embracing continuous learning and te...

Hoboken, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive clinical operations excellence by managing protocol compliance, delivering budget oversight, and ensuring successful study start-up in alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies w...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $180K *

Join us in leading product strategy and execution for a diverse portfolio, enhancing Provider Contracting and Credentialing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, improve custom...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development and manage global lab relationships, ensuring strategic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific operations within a dynamic team, driving global lab relationships and supporting complex clinical studies. Collaborate across functions to ensure strategic, op...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading revenue cycle operations for a cutting-edge diagnostics unit. Drive operational excellence, enhance compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to optimize fin...

Illinois, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance patient care by supporting primary care teams remotely. Collaborate with on-site providers to manage patient needs effectively, ensuring seamless communication and coordinat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate patient care by executing independent nursing and delegated medical functions in specialty or acute care settings, ensuring adherence to professional guidelines and enhancing patient outcomes...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $100K *

Optimize coding operations by leading a team to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in billing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance documentation quality and coding integrity wh...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $108K *

Unlock potential by providing essential data management and help desk support for public health initiatives, ensuring efficient operations and user assistance in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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4 days ago

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

$69K - $101K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $175K *

Drive the growth and operational excellence of a national mobile maintenance business, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective team management across multiple markets while optimizing fin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $172K *

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Long Beach, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of patient experience by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in a high-volume healthcare contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $216K *

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California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Lead clinical trials by providing medical oversight and expertise, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships for successfu...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $136K *

Unlock potential by delivering exceptional virtual care through telehealth visits, collaborating with a dedicated team, and utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic, pati...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Transform provider configuration and network maintenance by leading a skilled team, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments to enhance compliance and operational efficiency...

New York, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $325K *

Drive the growth of healthcare practices by owning strategy, partnerships, and P&L. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored financial solutions, while leveraging your network to establish Flex as t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by leading strategic account teams, ensuring satisfaction, and fostering strong relationships. Leverage expertise to enhance service delivery and support client retention through...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $256K *

Champion strategic engagements with oncology thought leaders to enhance insights and drive initiatives for our Solid Tumor portfolio, focusing on collaboration across teams and executing regional stra...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize coding review processes to enhance quality and productivity in claims, appeals, and medical policy implementation. Collaborate with clinical teams and manage audits while ensuring compliance...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director of Nursing Services?question toggle

    A Director of Nursing Services is a senior healthcare leader responsible for nursing operations, clinical standards, staffing, and the performance and development of nursing teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Nursing Services jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for an active RN license, significant nursing leadership experience, and a BSN. Some roles require or prefer a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration.

  • Where do Directors of Nursing Services work?question toggle

    They may work in hospitals, health systems, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living organizations, and home health services.

  • How much do Director of Nursing Services jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, employer, experience, credentials, and the role's scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • What skills are important for a Director of Nursing Services?question toggle

    Key skills often include clinical leadership, staffing and workforce planning, budgeting, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, communication, and team development.