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.
$107K - $199K *
Lead the charge in managing appeals and grievance processes, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance while driving continual improvement and performance enhancement across departments...
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Registered Nurse Clinical Documentation Improvement Auditor-Full Time-Days
$85K - $117K *
Champion quality improvement in clinical documentation through audits, education, and data analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance accuracy and compliance, driving better patient outcomes and supp...
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$150K - $300K *
Unlock potential by providing high-quality psychiatric care remotely. Enjoy clinical autonomy with robust support, flexible scheduling, and collaboration with leading mental health professionals. Grow...
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Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - ABA Services - Remote
$91K - $163K *
Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating ABA treatment requests, applying clinical criteria, and collaborating with providers to ensure quality care. Leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environm...
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Elevate patient care by preparing individuals for surgery through thorough assessments, education, and collaboration with surgical teams, ensuring a seamless and compassionate preoperative experience...
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Empower individuals by managing case activities for PPO members, ensuring quality care through assessment, planning, and coordination. Collaborate with health plans to enhance member outcomes while ad...
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$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of clinical documentation by leveraging your expertise to enhance accuracy and integrity in patient records. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance and improve...
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Manage and optimize operations for a centralized intake team, ensuring efficient referral processing across multiple services. Drive performance improvements, staff development, and cross-functional c...
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Regional Director of Dental Operations Maryland
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Lead the charge in enhancing operational performance across dental practices in the Mid-Atlantic region. Collaborate with teams to implement strategies, support growth, and ensure effective management...
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Director, Client Services - Healthcare (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Drive client success by leading strategic relationships and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize client experiences and identify growth opportunities within the healt...
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Advanced Practice Clinician, CAW
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Empower patients by providing in-home assessments and tailored care plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and prevent hospitalizations, ensuring quality support f...
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Advance your career by leading a dynamic accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and month-end close processes while driving operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative environ...
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Associate Director, Clinical Development
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Champion the advancement of innovative therapeutics by designing and executing Phase 1-3 clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop protocols, engage with KOLs, and ensure co...
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Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of clinical programs, focusing on optimizing patient care across the continuum. Oversee a multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes, reduce h...
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Clinical Support Manager (Remote)
$98K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical operations through effective leadership and support. Drive process improvements, manage administrative functions, and foster collaboration across mul...
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Medical Director, Utilization Management
$180K - $220K *
Lead the evaluation of outpatient referrals and inpatient admissions for medical necessity, utilizing guidelines and criteria to ensure quality care. Collaborate with providers and mentor UM nurses to...
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Remote Medical Director, Inpatient Marketplace
$215K - $408K *
Join a dynamic team to lead medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clinical teams and providers to enhan...
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Operations Standards Manager (Remote)
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Drive operational excellence by developing and maintaining standards, ensuring consistency across markets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation for opti...
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Clinical Documentation Quality Reviewer / CDI Query Writer
$95K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical documentation quality and accuracy. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance, improve patient care outcomes, and support effect...
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Clinical Oversight Manager (COM) - USA
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Remote Behavioral Medical Director, Eastern Region
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Director, Customer Partnerships
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Join a team that's dedicated to developing strategic partnerships that align customer goals with organizational success. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative solutions and ensure long-term...
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Director of Rural Health Activation - Remote GA
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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.