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.
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Assistant Director, Emergency Services, Multi Campus
$100K - $120K *
Empower transformative emergency care by leading operations and performance across multiple hospital Emergency Departments. Collaborate with clinical teams, enhance patient safety, and drive quality i...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by leading a dedicated nursing team to deliver exceptional patient care. Drive operational excellence and professional development while ensuring high standards of clinical practi...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$95K - $110K *
Lead the charge in nursing excellence by overseeing operations, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering staff development in a dynamic treatment environment focused on recovery and safety...
3 weeks ago
Registered Nurse - Home Health
$118K - $135K *
Transform the future of patient care as a Home Health RN Case Manager. Utilize your clinical expertise to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, collaborating with families and interdisciplin...
Reposted 1 week ago
Registered Nurse - Home Health
$118K - $135K *
Join a team that crafts comprehensive care plans for patients at home, enhancing wellness and reducing hospital visits through skilled assessments, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a...
Reposted 1 week ago
Registered Nurse - Home Health
$118K - $135K *
Join a dynamic team and lead innovative home health care solutions, ensuring optimal patient wellness and seamless care management while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a supportive and...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Champion quality care by leading clinical staff and enhancing resident well-being. Drive compliance with safety protocols while fostering a supportive environment. Utilize your nursing expertise to sh...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by partnering with leadership to enhance nursing operations, mentor staff, and drive quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and optimal patient care outcomes...
2 weeks ago
Nightshift RN Assistant Director of Nursing - Labor and Delivery
$102K - $196K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality, patient-centered nursing care while overseeing unit operations, fostering team development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate w...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive the strategic direction of the Nursing Department, ensuring quality resident care and compliance with regulations. Oversee staffing, policy development, and performance evaluations while fosteri...
1 week ago
Regional VP of Clinical Services, RN
$110K - $130K *
Empower healthcare excellence by leveraging your clinical expertise to guide patient care practices, ensure compliance, and enhance medical documentation across various settings, driving quality outco...
5 days ago
Resource Director of Nursing (DON)
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care across multiple facilities. This role involves managing operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations while t...
3 days ago
Resource Director of Nursing (DON)
$90K - $110K *
Empower nursing excellence by managing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Lead training initiatives and support staff to deliver exceptional res...
3 days ago
Resource Director of Nursing (DON)
$90K - $105K *
Shape the future of nursing by managing operations across multiple facilities. Lead with expertise in compliance and training, ensuring exceptional care for residents while traveling extensively to su...
3 days ago
Resource Director of Nursing (DON)
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing nursing operations across multiple facilities. Lead with expertise, ensuring compliance and quality care while traveling to various sites to support and train...
4 days ago
Resource Director of Nursing (DON)
$80K - $95K *
Join us to oversee nursing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering exceptional care. Your leadership will empower teams and enhance training initiati...
4 days ago
Resource Director of Nursing (DON)
$80K - $95K *
Empower nursing excellence by managing operations across multiple facilities. Lead training initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations while traveling to various sites. Join a dynamic team ded...
4 days ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$87K - $93K *
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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$89K - $138K *
Empower patient care by leading unit operations, enhancing safety, and optimizing outcomes. Collaborate with staff to develop standards, coach competencies, and resolve operational issues in a fast-pa...
Today
$125K - $135K *
Shape the future of exceptional clinical care by leading a dedicated team, implementing comprehensive resident care plans, and ensuring compliance with high standards in a vibrant community setting...
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DIR - CLINICAL SVCS - BH (Nursing or LISW)
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of behavioral health leadership, overseeing program development and operational excellence while ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care in a collaborative envi...
2 weeks ago
RN Assistant Director of Nursing Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
$102K - $196K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality, patient-centered nursing care while overseeing unit operations, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive perfo...
2 weeks ago
Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Registered Nurse (RN) ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)
$140K - $160K *
Drive exceptional hospice operations and clinical services, ensuring quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Lead and develop a compassionate team while fostering community engagement and stra...
1 week ago
RN Clinical Coordinator Surgical Services
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading clinical operations and supporting your team. Utilize your expertise to enhance patient outcomes, coordinate activities, and foster collaboration in a dynam...
3 days ago
$98K *
Transform patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring high-quality nursing services, and implementing effective care plans in a skilled nursing facility for individuals with development...
6 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.