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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$77K - $108K *

Inspire change by delivering personalized outpatient therapy to older adults in their homes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient independence and quality of life through tailo...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $135K *

Empower older adults by providing in-home occupational therapy services, enhancing their functional abilities and quality of life through personalized rehabilitation programs and collaborative care in...

Virginia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to children, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and professionals to achieve developmental goals in diverse...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Provide Occupational Therapy services to children in diverse settings, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and professionals to achieve individualized goals as o...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Elevate the lives of children by providing essential Occupational Therapy services in diverse settings. Collaborate with families and professionals to assess progress and implement individualized plan...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Elevate the lives of children by providing essential Occupational Therapy services in diverse settings. Collaborate with families and professionals to track progress and support individualized goals...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Deliver impactful Occupational Therapy services to children, conducting assessments and collaborating with families and professionals to enhance developmental goals in diverse settings...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy excellence, overseeing team growth and client relationships while translating complex medical insights into actionable brand strategies across diverse therapeutic a...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $120K *

Transform your career by providing innovative DBT therapy to adolescents through live video sessions. Collaborate with a supportive team, enhance client outcomes with digital tools, and engage in cont...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Optimize quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive improvements across all operations. Lead a talented team to establish and maintain an effective Quality Ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $382K *

Elevate clinical quality and patient safety as a physician leader, driving initiatives that enhance outcomes for over 200,000 patients. Collaborate with operational leaders to implement protocols and...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $142K *

Transform compensation consulting by developing and administering programs, analyzing market data, and providing expert guidance to clients, all while ensuring project deliverables are met in this dyn...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $249K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing strategic business initiatives that integrate product offerings and adaptive technologies, ensuring seamless collaboration across functions to enhance clien...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance clinical trial execution while mentoring a team of medical...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming obesity care through evidence-based practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to provide high-quality patient management in a fully remot...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions, managing teams and projects from design to deployment. Ensure adherence to stakeholder goals while fostering collaboration and optimizing performa...

Cary, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ServiceNow solutions, leading design and engineering efforts while mentoring teams. Drive technical excellence and innovation across projects, ensuring best pra...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $123K *

Lead the charge in managing complex workers' compensation claims, utilizing medical expertise to facilitate timely care and return-to-work strategies while developing innovative cost containment progr...

Lansing, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive clinical data management excellence by leading strategies, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across functions to support successful clinical trials and regulatory submissions in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality management by providing senior clinical support, driving initiatives, audits, and compliance activities to enhance member care and ensure safety and efficiency in healthcar...

Bothell, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $315K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional virtual care for high-risk patients. Utilize AI technology to enhance clinical outcomes while guiding interdisciplinary teams in a compassionate, patient-cent...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the development of strategic relationships within California's government technology sector. Oversee event planning, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of conferences t...

Sacramento, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Analyze and optimize public health programs by coordinating project activities, evaluating operational enhancements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to improve health outcomes for af...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex Logis Dispatch implementations from kickoff to handoff, ensuring dispatch centers go live smoothly. Collaborate with teams to configure systems, train users, and mentor consultants while...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower our finance team by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial reporting. Lead month-end close activities and mentor team members in a dynamic, multi-entity...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.