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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$85K - $100K *

Empower nursing excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident care through effective management and strategic planning in a supportive environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Inspire excellence in nursing care by leading a dedicated team, ensuring quality standards, and managing operations. Drive positive outcomes for residents while fostering a supportive environment for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Lead a dedicated nursing team in a vibrant community, ensuring high-quality care and continuity for residents. Collaborate with staff and families while driving operational excellence and fostering a...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the nursing department by leading a dedicated team in a community-focused environment, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations while fostering strong relationships with re...

Today

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

$120K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee perioperative services, ensuring quality patient care through effective management, collaboration, and leadership. Drive operational excellence while fostering a patient...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $238K *

Lead and optimize perioperative services, ensuring quality patient care through effective management, collaboration, and continuous improvement in clinical and operational practices...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the operational excellence of dialysis facilities, fostering partnerships and ensuring compliance while enhancing patient care and team performance across the assigned region...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring excellence in operations, policy development, and quality improvement. Collaborate across departments to foster a positive environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare by leading our Nursing Department, ensuring quality care through effective management and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient outcomes and strea...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $100K *

Drive nursing excellence in a correctional setting by overseeing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and meeting operational goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical practices and main...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in nursing excellence within a correctional healthcare environment. Supervise nursing personnel, assure patient care quality, and collaborate to achieve operational and clinical perfor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to lead nursing operations in a correctional healthcare setting, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance clinical practices and drive per...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate nursing leadership by overseeing operations, enhancing quality care, and fostering staff development in oncology services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational go...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform nursing leadership by overseeing operations, enhancing quality care, and fostering staff development in oncology services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us in leading nursing services within a Skilled Nursing neighborhood, ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction while fostering a culture of excellence and compassionate ca...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Transform the nursing department by leading operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality care standards while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and managing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care through effective leadership and collaboration. As a key player, you'll support nursing staff, implement care policies, and ensure compliance wi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $180K *

Lead the clinical and administrative functions of healthcare services, ensuring quality patient care. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic goals and optimize resources for an effective and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

Lead your career with a pivotal role overseeing nursing operations, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and workforce development while driving clinical excellence and operatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $131K *

Transform resident care by leading clinical excellence and wellness initiatives. Oversee nursing teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement while fostering a resident-centered...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$222K - $256K *

Empower your career by leading patient care delivery systems and strategic planning. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance quality and safety, manage resources, and drive operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

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

$222K - $256K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading operational excellence and strategic initiatives across multiple units. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance service delivery, ensure compliance, an...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading surgical services, developing goals, managing budgets, and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and fostering st...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Engage with nursing leadership to enhance clinical operations and patient care across multiple sites. Provide mentorship, drive quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulations while foster...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Shape clinical excellence by providing leadership and operational support across multiple healthcare sites, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient care outcomes through mentorship and strategic ini...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.