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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$123K - $136K *

Join our innovative virtual medical team to deliver exceptional telehealth care, collaborating with colleagues and utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient experiences. Embrace continuous lear...

Bethesda, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Help us transform healthcare by delivering exceptional virtual care to patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team, utilize advanced technology, and engage in continuous learning to provide world-clas...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $295K *

Partner with us to lead clinical trials in late-stage oncology, ensuring safety and data integrity while collaborating with global teams to drive innovative development strategies and enhance patient...

Markham, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $241K *

Oversee investigational product strategies in clinical trials, ensuring best practices for preparation and administration. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety and compliance while dr...

Raritan, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $243K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing complex clinical research trials, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction. Drive project success through effective communication, budget oversight, and qua...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $243K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $96K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $157K *

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Maryland, USRemote

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategic direction and governance of the enterprise learning management ecosystem, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving continuous improvement t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$149K - $174K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing network management and operations. Lead a team to enhance collaborations with healthcare providers, ensuring quality service delivery and strategic...

Brookline, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by providing exceptional virtual care. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver evidence-based treatment, engage in continuous learning, and support patients 2...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative research initiatives that shape industry strategies. Collaborate with top brands, utilizing your expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods to deliver...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $119K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming virtual healthcare by delivering exceptional patient care through telehealth. Collaborate with colleagues, utilize advanced technology, and engage in continuous learnin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Lead the accounting and financial reporting functions within a growing healthcare organization. Drive integrity across multiple entities, ensure compliance, and strategize cash management while suppor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $98K *

Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $197K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion clinical trial success by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project execution, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $264K *

Pioneer cross-functional collaboration to manage IS projects, ensuring successful implementation and support of applications, upgrades, and integrations while overseeing budgets and resources across S...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$265K - $314K *

Drive innovation in mental healthcare by leading engineering teams to enhance patient referral channels. Collaborate with product managers and health systems to build scalable solutions that transform...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Strategize and lead complex technical analysis to bridge business needs with IT solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency across enterprise operations while mentoring teams and driving continuous...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$71K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical practices through effective IT solutions. This role involves training, system maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimiz...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $374K *

Manage clinical oversight and mentorship in a remote role, guiding enterprise-wide medical decisions, reviewing complex cases, and ensuring evidence-based coverage determinations while collaborating a...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.