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 Patient Care Services, Hospice
$130K - $150K *
Champion exceptional patient care by leading clinical direction in hospice services. Drive quality standards, oversee personnel, and ensure compliance with organizational goals while fostering a compa...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive impactful clinical and administrative oversight for substance use disorder services, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering evidence-based treatment to incarcerated individuals. Lead...
1 week ago
$160K - $215K *
Lead strategic nursing initiatives and optimize patient care operations across diverse clinical departments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of service deliver...
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RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
$85K - $100K *
Transform the care experience by leading nursing staff with integrity and excellence. Oversee compliance, develop care plans, and ensure high-quality support for residents while fostering a collaborat...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion clinical excellence by leading and mentoring nursing teams across multiple facilities, ensuring high-quality care and compliance while fostering a supportive environment for staff and residen...
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RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing resident care by managing nursing staff, ensuring compliance, and developing individualized care plans while fostering a culture of excellence and support within the team...
6 days ago
RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of nursing care by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident experiences through clinical excellence and compassionate leadership...
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RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing resident care by guiding nursing staff, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment...
1 week ago
RN Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care
$90K - $110K *
Transform the nursing landscape by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident care through mentorship and clinical excellence. Drive operational success while fostering a su...
2 weeks ago
Nurse Director, Intensive Crisis Services
$83K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare by overseeing 24/7 nursing operations, ensuring safe patient management, and leading a compassionate staff in crisis support services...
3 weeks ago
LPN Assistant Nursing Director
$90K *
Champion exceptional nursing care by overseeing standards, compliance, and staff development. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to enhance patient experiences and ensure adherence to regulation...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to the success of our rehabilitation department by overseeing operations, managing staff, and developing therapy programs. Utilize your expertise to enhance patient care and ensure complian...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$83K - $99K *
Empower rehabilitation excellence by leading a dynamic therapy team, overseeing operations, and enhancing patient care in a skilled nursing facility. Drive program development and ensure compliance wh...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $99K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. Oversee operations, manage staff, and develop therapy programs while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with i...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $99K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee rehabilitation operations, manage staff, and develop therapy programs in a skilled nursing facility. Lead with a focus on quality care, compliance, and innovative se...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $99K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic rehab team in a skilled nursing facility. Oversee operations, manage staff, and enhance therapy services while ensuring quality patient care and compliance wit...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $120K *
Manage and lead a new inpatient rehab department, overseeing operations, staffing, and program development while ensuring quality patient care and compliance with policies. Ideal for experienced PT le...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform rehabilitation services by overseeing operations, managing staff, and enhancing patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Drive program development and ensure compliance while fostering a...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform rehabilitation services by leading a dedicated team, managing operations, and enhancing patient care in a dynamic hospital setting. Drive growth and quality while fostering a collaborative e...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion patient care by leading a dynamic rehab team, overseeing operations, and enhancing therapy services in a supportive hospital environment. Drive growth and quality while ensuring compliance an...
2 weeks ago
RN Admin Director Women's and Children's Services
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient-centered care by overseeing multiple sites and functional areas, fostering collaboration, and implementing strategic initiatives to achieve organizati...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in nursing leadership. You'll oversee clinical operations, mentor staff, and enhance quality care while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive team cul...
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Assistant Director of Nursing ADON
$80K - $95K *
Elevate nursing excellence by supporting the Director of Nursing in managing quality care, ensuring compliance, and leading staff in a facility dedicated to enhancing resident lives...
Reposted 1 week ago
Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery/Postpartum
$94K - $151K *
Advance your career by leading dynamic Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units. Oversee operations, staffing, quality outcomes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing nursing operations and resident care by supporting the Director of Nursing. Utilize your clinical leadership skills to guide staff, ensure compliance, and promote high sta...
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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.