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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Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health
$140K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care as a Director of Nursing, overseeing a 24-bed psychiatric unit and enhancing nursing services across behavioral health programs. Shape clinical e...
3 weeks ago
$120K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional nursing care, overseeing operations, staffing, and compliance in a dynamic health center environment, while fostering a culture of compassion and quality for...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive training programs for staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing quality resident care through effective education and suppo...
Reposted 6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead and inspire nursing teams to deliver exceptional care in a senior living community. Oversee clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a collaborative environment focused on re...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Empower your career by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient care through effective staffing and training initiatives. Join us in shaping a supp...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing care while overseeing operations, education, and compliance in a top-rated skilled nursing facility. Your leadership will ensure excepti...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform patient care by leading the Nursing department, ensuring quality standards and compliance while fostering a collaborative environment for staff and patients alike...
Today
$85K - $100K *
Oversee the Nursing department's operations, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. Lead staff recruitment, training, and budget management while fostering a collaborative envi...
5 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate the quality of patient care by leading the Nursing department, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment for staff and patients alike...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Optimize nursing operations by leading, developing, and managing staff to ensure exceptional patient care while adhering to regulations and standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance community healt...
6 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Manage and oversee the Nursing department's operations, ensuring quality patient care while adhering to regulations and standards. Lead staff development, budget management, and community health initi...
1 week ago
$155K - $170K *
Reimagine patient care by leading the Nursing department, ensuring quality standards and compliance while fostering a collaborative environment for staff and patients alike. Drive operational excellen...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Elevate patient care by leading the Nursing department, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance quality and efficiency in service delivery...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while leading a skilled nursing department. Leverage your management experience to enhance operations and support a collaborative en...
4 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
$115K - $130K *
Transform nursing care by leading the Nursing Department's operations, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing resident care quality through effective management and education of staff...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
$98K - $108K *
Join our team to oversee nursing services, enhance staff development, and ensure quality care for residents. Collaborate with leadership to maintain high standards and improve performance in a support...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead high-quality patient care initiatives by overseeing nursing operations, implementing best practices, and fostering a collaborative team environment to ensure professional standards and patient pr...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $96K *
Lead and inspire our nursing team to enhance care quality and operational excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of compassion and t...
3 weeks ago
RN: Registered Nurse Unit Manager
$114K - $131K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional pediatric care while overseeing clinical operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with best practices in a supportive environment foc...
Reposted today
Registered Nurse - Chief Nurse Operations
$95K - $115K *
Optimize clinical and administrative operations in nursing, providing leadership and oversight to enhance patient care and organizational goals while fostering collaboration across disciplines and ens...
5 days ago
Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of nursing education by leading undergraduate programs, ensuring quality curriculum, faculty oversight, and strategic partnerships while fostering student success and compliance with...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by supervising nursing teams to enhance patient care in a correctional setting, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and operational targets while providing leadership and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Empower quality care by leading nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing resident satisfaction through effective management and continuous improvement initiatives...
4 weeks ago
DHLN - Clinical Operations Director - Ambulatory Services
$110K - $130K *
Champion clinical excellence by leading operations in assigned areas, ensuring effective management of personnel and policies to enhance patient care, education, and research within a fiscally respons...
5 days ago
Director Nursing - OR Services
$110K - $130K *
Shape nursing excellence by leading strategic initiatives, managing operations, and enhancing team performance to deliver high-quality patient care and meet organizational objectives across multiple n...
Reposted 2 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.