Director of Nursing Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Nursing Do?

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.

Director of Nursing Skills and Qualifications

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.

Director of Nursing Salary and Career Outlook

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.

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$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...

New York, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Hartford, CTRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $145K *

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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $212K *

Elevate the training landscape by leading the design and execution of a comprehensive onboarding program for sales teams, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Danvers, MARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

New Providence, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Nursing do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.