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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LPN Assistant Nursing Director
$90K *
Champion exceptional nursing care by overseeing standards, compliance, and staff development. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to enhance patient experiences and ensure adherence to regulation...
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Nurse Manager of Emergency Services
$85K - $102K *
Lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional emergency care, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Drive employee engagement and development while ensuring high-quality patient outcome...
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Director of Nursing (DON) - Director of Nursing
$90K - $110K *
Lead the nursing team to enhance care quality, ensure compliance, and foster staff development. Oversee nursing operations, manage staff performance, and collaborate with administration to maintain a...
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Director of Nursing (DON) - Director of Nursing
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of nursing care by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of patient care, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive staff development and retention while managing n...
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Assistant Chief Nursing Officer / ACNO
$110K - $130K *
Champion nursing excellence by leading risk management and quality initiatives, enhancing patient care, and driving organizational performance in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with div...
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Nurse Manager - Inpatient Adult Unit
$80K - $95K *
Transform patient care by leading a dedicated team in adult behavioral health. Oversee assessments, implement quality standards, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a supportive env...
Today
$128K - $217K *
Inspire excellence in nursing leadership by managing acute care operations, fostering staff development, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading nursing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in service delivery, and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance patient experiences and o...
1 week ago
RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
$85K - $100K *
Lead with compassion and expertise to enhance resident care and support nursing staff. Oversee compliance, manage recruitment, and develop individualized care plans while ensuring high-quality service...
Reposted 1 week ago
Medical Director & Geriatric Adult IP Psychiatry
$295K - $463K *
Empower patient care by leading a multidisciplinary team in adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatry. This role combines medical leadership with clinical practice, ensuring high-quality psychiatric se...
1 week ago
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
$115K - $130K *
Transform nursing care by leading the Nursing Department's operations, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing resident care quality through effective management and education of staff...
Reposted 4 days ago
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing care while overseeing operations, education, and compliance in a top-rated skilled nursing facility. Your leadership will ensure excepti...
Reposted 4 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in enhancing mental health services within a correctional facility. Oversee clinical operations, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams...
1 week ago
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
$80K - $95K *
Lead and innovate the Food and Nutrition Services Department, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with regulations while managing operations, staff development, and budgetary goals to enhance...
1 week ago
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
$80K - $95K *
Lead the Food and Nutrition Services Department, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with regulations while managing operations, staff development, and budgetary goals to enhance patient and...
1 week ago
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
$80K - $95K *
Transform food and nutrition services by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing quality. Drive team performance and operational efficiency while managing budgets and resources across m...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive excellence in nursing operations by managing department activities, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and enhancing resident care through effective team training and interdisciplinary co...
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Director of Nursing (DON) RN - Senior Living
$80K - $95K *
Join us in shaping exceptional nursing care for residents in a senior living environment. Oversee nursing services, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure compliance with standards while foster...
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Nurse Manager Medical Surgical Unit
$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...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Transform clinical operations by leading nursing excellence, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and staff development while achieving...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This leadership role focuses on enhancing patient outcomes and...
3 weeks ago
Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Clinics
$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 1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Transform nursing services by overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality resident care. Collaborate with management to develop policies and enhance the overall effectiveness of nursin...
1 week ago
$80K - $115K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading a dynamic clinical team, ensuring optimal operations, staff development, and adherence to quality standards in a supportive environment focused on excellenc...
3 days ago
Director, Nursing Behavioral Health
$120K - $150K *
Advance your career by leading nursing standards and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safe patient care, effective staffing, and compliance with regulations wh...
4 days ago
What is a Director of Nursing Services?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Key skills often include clinical leadership, staffing and workforce planning, budgeting, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, communication, and team development.