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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$110K - $130K *
Elevate veterinary nursing standards by leading training programs, refining protocols, and developing a clear career ladder. Drive quality audits and support practices to ensure excellence in care acr...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $110K *
Lead the nursing team to ensure exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance. Drive quality outcomes, foster employee relations, and enhance community satisfaction while mentoring staff and mana...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate nursing care by leading a dedicated team in a medical detox program, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and effective treatment delivery while fostering a supportive environment for both...
4 weeks ago
$176K *
Lead and innovate nursing services for children and families, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care while overseeing regulatory compliance and staff development. Collaborate across teams to enha...
Reposted 5 days ago
$115K - $146K *
Transform the delivery of nursing care by leading and supervising nursing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient experience within assigned facilities...
Today
Assistant Director, Nursing (Central Office)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate patient care by managing nursing projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimal resource utilization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical staffing and improve patient ex...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Nursing (Central Office)
$88K - $105K *
Shape your career by managing nursing projects that enhance patient care and experience. Collaborate with leadership to implement standards and policies, ensuring compliance and optimal resource utili...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Registered Nurse (RN)
$80K - $95K *
Engage with us to enhance nursing operations by supporting the Director of Nursing in managing quality assurance and daily functions, ensuring excellence in patient care and compliance within the Nurs...
1 week ago
Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care
$85K - $100K *
Tackle the administration of nursing programs in a long-term care facility, ensuring high standards of resident care and compliance with regulations while optimizing geriatric care processes and leadi...
1 week ago
Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care
$85K - $141K *
Lead the charge in optimizing geriatric care within a long-term facility, ensuring high standards of resident care and compliance with regulations while managing nursing staff and operations effective...
3 weeks ago
Director of Nursing - Resident Care Director
$95K - $114K *
Unlock potential by leading the Resident Care Department, ensuring quality care and fostering a positive community atmosphere for residents and staff. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while leading nursing staff and enhancing operational efficiency. Drive quality initiatives and foster a culture of compassion and i...
Yesterday
Director of Nursing for Rehab Services
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care by leading nursing teams, managing resources, and enhancing clinical operations. Drive improvements and ensure high-quality care delivery while collaborating with healthcare pro...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of senior care by leading the clinical department in a new community. Drive excellence in resident care, build a dedicated team, and ensure regulatory compliance while establishing in...
4 weeks ago
Director Of Nursing - Full Time
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of nursing services by leading clinical operations, ensuring excellence in resident care, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive initiatives that enhance team performance an...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Join us in leading nursing services to ensure optimal resident care and well-being. Oversee nursing staff, develop policies, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance quality and compli...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform patient care by overseeing hospital operations in leadership's absence. Lead teams, ensure high-quality care, and maintain compliance with regulations while fostering a professional environm...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Champion high-quality patient care by overseeing hospital operations, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Foster a professional environment that promotes teamwork and optimal outcom...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize clinical operations by leading nursing services in Assisted Living and Memory Care. Drive quality care, compliance, and resident satisfaction while fostering a collaborative team culture and...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee nursing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Lead initiatives in patient safety, staffing, and regulato...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality care by leading our Nursing Department, ensuring compliance and excellence in patient outcomes while collaborating with management to foster a culture of innovation and teamwork...
2 days ago
$110K - $114K *
Empower the Nursing Department by overseeing quality care delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes resident dignity and respect while...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Champion excellence in nursing leadership by overseeing a dynamic surgical unit, fostering collaboration, and driving quality initiatives to enhance patient care and staff engagement in a supportive e...
1 week ago
Director of Nursing - $5,000 retention bonus
$90K *
Elevate nursing leadership across Indiana by overseeing clinical programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development to enhance quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmen...
1 week ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$124K - $135K *
Drive excellence in nursing care by supporting the Director of Nursing in managing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-quality environment in a skilled nursing facility...
3 weeks ago
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.