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.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$145K - $187K *
Transform the lives of students aged 3-21 by delivering tailored occupational therapy interventions. Collaborate with educational teams to enhance functional outcomes and ensure compliance with IEPs w...
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Engage in providing essential Occupational Therapy services to children, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and educators to support individualized goals in a s...
1 month ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Unlock potential by delivering tailored Occupational Therapy services to children, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and educators to support individual goals in a school setting...
1 month ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Shape the future of children's therapy by delivering impactful Occupational Therapy services in educational settings. Collaborate with families and professionals to enhance child development and track...
1 month ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Elevate children's potential by providing essential Occupational Therapy services in a collaborative school environment, ensuring progress through evaluations, IEP compliance, and teamwork with famili...
1 month ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Unlock your potential by providing essential Occupational Therapy services to children, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with families and educators to support each child's development and pr...
1 month ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Contribute to the development of children by providing essential Occupational Therapy services in a school setting. Collaborate with educators and families to track progress and ensure IEP goals are m...
1 month ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based
$112K - $187K *
Drive impactful Occupational Therapy services for children, conducting assessments, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and educators to achieve individualized goals in a school setting...
1 month ago
Executive Director, Service Delivery - Public Sector
$190K - $225K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional services to State and Local Government accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business development efforts while ma...
3 weeks ago
Optum Serve Medical Director - VA Community Care Network - Remote in US
$248K - $373K *
Play a key role in enhancing clinical quality for Veterans by overseeing community care services, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations t...
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Director, Quality Engineering, Primary Care
$156K - $215K *
Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering initiatives across diverse technology portfolios. Drive automation, enhance delivery quality, and foster team growth while collaborating with cross...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining patient care through innovative virtual nursing. Engage with patients using advanced technology while mentoring direct care staff to enhance health outcomes and streamlin...
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Associate Medical Director, Global Safety Physician
$184K - $253K *
Drive global pharmacovigilance efforts by managing safety data, leading clinical development strategies, and collaborating across teams to enhance product safety and efficacy throughout their lifecycl...
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Sr. CDI Systems and Analytics Analyst (Solventum/EPIC SME)
$95K - $115K *
Optimize data extraction and reporting processes for CDI leadership, ensuring accurate analytics and system integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency and supp...
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Supervisor, Care Coordination (Social Work)
$63K - $114K *
Champion care coordination excellence by supervising a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and continuity of care for members while fostering effective collaboration with providers and enhancing servi...
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Director, Translational Pharmacokinetics - DMPK
$177K - $283K *
Unlock potential by leading pharmacokinetic modeling for early-stage drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME...
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Join a team that's advancing data analytics for VA modernization initiatives. Utilize SQL and Python to drive AI-enabled insights, enhance operational workflows, and support decision-making through ri...
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Director, Provider Network Operations
$108K - $184K *
Transform the future of healthcare provider networks by leading operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance provider relations and data management ac...
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Director, Provider Network Operations
$108K - $184K *
Empower the Provider Network Operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing provider relations, and ensuring compliance across multiple lines of business. Drive operational excellence and coll...
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Senior Manager, Training & Development, Obesity & Related Conditions - U.S. Remote
$156K - $212K *
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Senior Program Director (Independent Living Supports, Shared Living & Remote Supports)
$86K - $87K *
Lead the charge in strategic oversight and operational direction across multiple service areas, ensuring compliance and quality improvement while fostering a culture of person-centered care and team d...
Reposted 5 days ago
$60K - $129K *
Innovate care management by assessing and coordinating member wellness through telephonic and in-person evaluations. Leverage clinical expertise to enhance health outcomes and facilitate seamless tran...
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$54K - $129K *
Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging your RN expertise in a fully remote Case Manager role. Collaborate with patients to assess needs, develop care plans, and advocate for optimal health soluti...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Technologies
$175K - $210K *
Shape the future of drug manufacturing by leading MSAT initiatives, ensuring robust processes and compliance across global CDMOs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellenc...
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Market Director Supply Chain Operations
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations across Tennessee and Georgia. Oversee procurement, logistics, and distribution while driving continuous improvement and fostering strong relations...
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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.