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.
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$200K - $220K *
Transform healthcare by guiding clinical teams, enhancing patient care, and ensuring adherence to medical standards. Collaborate with providers to navigate complex cases and foster professional develo...
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$200K - $220K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading clinical oversight and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with providers and leadership to enhance patient safety and compliance while shaping medical pol...
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Lead the charge in enhancing clinical operations and standards of care, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient safety and treatment practices while ensuring compliance with regulations...
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Elevate clinical quality and patient safety by evaluating care delivery, addressing issues proactively, and collaborating with teams to implement improvements. Drive initiatives that enhance medical p...
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Director of Reimbursement & Regulatory Analysis
$125K - $150K *
Optimize reimbursement strategies and regulatory compliance by leading analysis, developing policies, and mentoring teams. Drive operational excellence and foster relationships with stakeholders to en...
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Supervisor, Coding Data Management & Education
$81K - $129K *
Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...
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Health Systems Director - North-Texas
$180K - $220K *
Transform healthcare access by driving sales strategies for rare disease products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engage key stakeholders and ensure optimal patient care while achieving re...
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Lead the charge in operational oversight of clinical laboratory services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while promoting high-quality, cost-effective testing. Collaborate with healthcar...
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Remote Medical Director, Appeals
$215K - $408K *
Lead the charge in medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance utilization management and...
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Senior Director - Payroll and HR Services
$179K - $190K *
Shape the future of payroll and HR services by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle. Drive excellence in service delivery while f...
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Clinical Director, Revenue Integrity & DRG Validation
$110K - $130K *
Drive optimized clinical documentation improvement strategies and oversee a multidisciplinary team to enhance pre-bill validation processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting client ou...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development
$256K - $288K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial oversight and data interpretation, ensuring safety and efficacy of pipeline products through expert collaboration and strategic planning, aligning clinical activities...
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Senior Director, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs
$160K - $190K *
Transform regulatory strategies by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance for our innovative gene therapy pipeline, driving excellence in pediatric neurodegenerativ...
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$105K - $127K *
Unlock your potential by leading transformative nursing strategies and clinical improvements. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient care and operational performance while guiding healthcare organ...
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Case Manager Long-term Care - Delaware, New Castle County RN
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Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive case management services to members. This role involves assessing needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services while ensuring quality and cost-e...
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Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence as a key partner to leadership, managing projects, Salesforce, and client contracts to enhance organizational effectiveness and support community...
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Senior Consultant, Clinical Solutions
$113K - $169K *
Champion innovative healthcare solutions by providing expert advisory services, conducting in-depth analyses, and delivering impactful presentations to C-Level executives, ensuring optimal client outc...
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Associate Director, Virtual Health
$115K - $125K *
Drive the development and management of virtual health services, enhancing operational excellence and patient experience while scaling innovative care models across the organization. Lead strategic in...
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Champion patient care by optimizing resources and implementing comprehensive care plans. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance quality outcomes in various medical fields, focusing on cost-effec...
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Associate Director Clinical Operations Program Lead
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Join a team that's redefining clinical operations by leading program strategies, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical studies, and collaborating with global partners to drive innovation and eff...
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Regional Director of Clinical Operations (West Coast) - Remote
$125K - $150K *
Lead clinical operations across a regional site network, overseeing Site Directors and Managers. Drive enrollment, quality, and revenue goals while fostering accountable teams and ensuring smooth tria...
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Regional Director of Clinical Operations (West Coast) - Remote
$130K - $160K *
Join us to lead clinical operations across a regional site network, overseeing Site Directors and Managers. Drive enrollment, quality, and revenue goals while fostering accountable teams and ensuring...
1 week ago
Director - Workforce Development
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading workforce development initiatives that align education with labor market needs. Drive partnerships, secure funding, and advocate for students while ensuring compliance and...
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Clinical Documentation Manager
$73K - $115K *
Unlock the potential of clinical documentation integrity by driving ICD-10-CM coding accuracy and enhancing provider education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk adjustment initi...
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Senior Nurse Case Manager- Brighton, Michigan
$73K - $123K *
Lead the charge in managing complex workers' compensation claims, utilizing your nursing expertise to facilitate patient recovery and return to work. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovat...
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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.