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.
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Physician (Diagnostic Radiologist)
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services. You'll interpret a wide range of radiologic exams, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and contribute to pat...
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Physician (Diagnostic Radiologist)
$210K - $250K *
Empower patient care through expert image interpretation and guidance in diagnostic radiology. Collaborate on quality assurance, oversee technical standards, and educate staff while ensuring optimal p...
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Join a dynamic team as you coordinate care for members with complex health needs. Focus on developing personalized care plans, educating members, and ensuring effective service utilization while advoc...
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$73K - $92K *
Optimize patient care by assessing, planning, and coordinating comprehensive care plans. Focus on quality outcomes and cost-effective healthcare delivery, specializing in high-acuity areas such as chr...
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Champion patient care by optimizing health outcomes through comprehensive case management. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess, plan, and implement effective care strategies, ensuring quality...
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Empower your career as a Clinical Review Team Lead, guiding a team of nurse reviewers in complex case evaluations, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines, and enhancing workflow efficiency while ma...
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$80K - $90K *
Elevate healthcare education by leading the development of innovative allied health programs. Drive growth and improvement through strategic partnerships, curriculum design, and compliance, ensuring l...
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Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging data-driven insights and strategic problem-solving. Lead payer engagement initiatives, manage substantial budgets, and influence key stakeholders to enhance...
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Medical Director - Clinical Advocacy and Support - Specialty Surgery preferred - Remote
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Transform healthcare delivery by leading clinical operations and benefit determinations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, cost-effective care while engaging with providers a...
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Drive clinical excellence by providing medical expertise across therapeutic areas, ensuring safety and integrity in clinical trials. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to enhance cli...
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Join a team that champions regulatory compliance and operational excellence in SNP programs. You’ll lead the oversight of CMS standards, driving process improvements and ensuring high-quality care del...
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Reimagine healthcare delivery by providing holistic clinical care management services. Collaborate with diverse populations to enhance health outcomes through comprehensive assessments, care planning...
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Director Contact Center Operations
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Run high-quality operations. Oversee inbound and outbound call handling, staffing coverage and service delivery, and step in hands-on when volume or staffing requires it...
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Champion data integrity and governance initiatives to enhance provider data quality, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple teams while driving continuous improvement and strat...
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Supervisor, Clinical Engineering Radiology
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Transform healthcare operations by leading a dedicated team, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless service delivery in clinical environments. Your leadership will drive efficiency and enhance...
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Director of Compliance - Aspire Health Plan
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Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives in the health insurance sector. Drive program effectiveness, manage audits, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations while fostering a c...
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Manager, AI & Workflow Operations - Licensed (RN, NP, PA, or MD, RPh, PharmD)
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Transform healthcare delivery by leading operations for a growing telehealth practice. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient care through innovative solutions and efficient workflows, ens...
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Executive Director, Translational Medicine & Pediatric Planning
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Corporate Utilization Management Director
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Transform healthcare delivery by leading utilization management initiatives, ensuring compliance, optimizing resources, and enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and multidisc...
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Transitions of Care RN Case Manager
$85K - $100K *
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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.