Explore Director of Nursing opportunities for experienced healthcare leaders ready to guide nursing teams and improve patient care. Directors of Nursing oversee clinical operations, support quality and safety initiatives, and help ensure nursing services meet organizational and regulatory standards. Browse vetted professional jobs on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.
A Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing departments or services. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing nurse leaders and staff, developing policies and procedures, monitoring care quality, coordinating staffing, supporting budgets, and collaborating with physicians and executive teams. The role may be based in a hospital, long-term care facility, clinic, or another healthcare setting.
Employers commonly seek substantial nursing experience, leadership capability, and a current registered nurse license. Requirements vary by employer and location; some roles call for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration. Useful strengths include staff development, communication, decision-making, regulatory knowledge, quality improvement, and the ability to manage complex clinical operations.
Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer type, scope of responsibility, and experience. Director-level roles can offer competitive pay and broader leadership pathways across healthcare organizations. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles that align with their leadership goals.
Search Director of Nursing jobs to compare opportunities, review role requirements, and identify positions suited to your background. Create or update your profile, highlight measurable results in nursing leadership and patient care, and set job alerts to hear about relevant openings.
Director of Nursing - Caldwell County
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at our nursing facility by leading the nursing department, ensuring high-quality resident care, and managing staff. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to uphold safety stand...
2 days ago
Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
$104K - $114K *
Pioneer comprehensive nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring health equity and community integration. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and impl...
2 weeks ago
Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
$104K - $114K *
Elevate your career by providing essential nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their health and well-being through assessments, planning, and community integration. J...
4 weeks ago
Regional Director, Clinical Partnerships
$105K - $110K *
Drive the growth of clinical partnerships to enhance nursing education, securing placements and fostering relationships with healthcare providers across multiple markets, while collaborating with inte...
2 days ago
Clinical Operations Area Director
$120K - $130K *
Drive efficient management of clinical operations while ensuring high-quality care delivery and staff development. Engage in strategic planning and marketing to enhance service visibility and meet bud...
1 week ago
IOWA ONLY Travel Director of Nursing (DON)
$80K - $95K *
Inspire change by leading nursing operations across Iowa, ensuring compliance and high standards of care. Collaborate with teams to enhance resident experiences and drive operational efficiency while...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Clinical Operations
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership in clinical operations, enhancing client partnerships, and driving account growth. This role demands expertise in managing global teams and navigatin...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Optimize patient care by leading the rehabilitation department, ensuring compliance and financial performance while fostering teamwork and excellence in service delivery across multiple sites...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Regional Director of Clinical Services
$155K - $160K *
Advance your career by leading nursing clinical programs focused on Infection Control and Disease Prevention. Collaborate with facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance nursing stan...
2 weeks ago
RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Join our leadership team as you oversee hospice operations, ensuring compliance and quality care across multiple sites. Drive clinical excellence, manage budgets, and support care teams while travelin...
1 week ago
Operations Director, Clinical Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Optimize operations by leading teams, managing service contracts, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing site performance and ensuring complianc...
2 days ago
$129K - $162K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading multi-market Risk Adjustment and Quality programs. Drive performance improvements, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compl...
Today
Clinical Director, Clinical Development
$221K - $335K *
Elevate clinical research by leading innovative studies, ensuring data integrity and patient safety. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives and enhance clinical development whil...
Reposted yesterday
$144K - $160K *
Champion operational excellence by leading teams to enhance efficiency and care delivery. Drive AI integration, manage P&L, and collaborate cross-functionally to support growth and sustainability in h...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Clinical Services - Remote
$113K - $197K *
Shape the future of clinical operations by overseeing quality care, compliance, and performance improvement across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Collaborate with leadership to enhanc...
Yesterday
$210K - $250K *
Innovate in AI-native primary care by leading a dynamic medical group. Manage physicians, enhance care delivery, and shape clinical programs while maintaining direct patient care involvement. Drive ex...
3 weeks ago
$82K - $115K *
Innovate faculty management and student engagement strategies while coaching and supporting educators. Drive academic excellence and uphold performance standards within a dynamic educational environme...
3 weeks ago
$92K - $97K *
Elevate your career by driving innovative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional results in a dynamic environment...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Operations Nurse - Emergency Department Transitions
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through telephonic evaluations and assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve protocols and outcomes while ensuring timely patient int...
3 weeks ago
NURSING SUPERVISOR - QUALITY OF CARE
$80K - $87K *
Transform quality of care by leading clinical staff, ensuring compliance, and enhancing member services through effective oversight and investigation processes in a dynamic healthcare environment...
Today
Travel - Interim Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that provides temporary nursing leadership in long-term care facilities. Oversee nursing programs, ensure compliance with standards, and enhance geriatric care quality. Frequent travel req...
1 week ago
Occupational Therapist Mobile Outpatient Director (OT)
$76K - $104K *
Drive excellence in mobile rehabilitation services by managing operations, ensuring high standards of care, and fostering staff development. Lead clinical integration and market growth while deliverin...
2 days ago
Remote Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence
$95K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical nutrition initiatives, enhancing patient care through strategic management and collaboration across healthcare facilities, while ensuring compliance and driving in...
5 days ago
Virtual Oncology Nurse Navigator
$85K - $100K *
Support the oncology care journey by delivering high-quality virtual patient care, coordinating services, and providing clinical support while building strong relationships with patients and clinical...
Reposted 1 week ago
Virtual Oncology Nurse Navigator
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care by providing comprehensive oncology navigation and support. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences and outcomes through effective communication...
Reposted 1 week ago
What does a Director of Nursing do?
A Director of Nursing leads nursing services, manages or supports nursing teams, and helps oversee clinical operations, care quality, staffing, and compliance. Responsibilities vary by healthcare organization and role.
What qualifications are typically required for Director of Nursing jobs?
Many employers require a registered nurse license and significant nursing and leadership experience. Education requirements vary; some positions prefer or require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
How much do Directors of Nursing earn?
Salary varies based on location, employer, experience, and the size and scope of the role. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Director of Nursing opportunities.
Where do Directors of Nursing work?
Directors of Nursing may work in hospitals, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and other healthcare organizations.
How can I find Director of Nursing jobs?
Browse Director of Nursing listings on Ladders, review each employer’s requirements, and use your profile and job alerts to focus on opportunities that match your experience and career goals.