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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$80K - $95K *
Elevate nursing excellence by supporting the Director of Nursing in delivering high-quality patient care, overseeing staff, and enhancing clinical operations while ensuring compliance with healthcare...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead quality nursing care delivery across all units, ensuring effective staffing, education, and regulatory compliance while fostering a supportive environment for patients and staff in a dynamic psyc...
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RN Assistant Director of Nursing Emergency Department
$100K - $190K *
Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing nursing operations, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering team development in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with multidiscipli...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$124K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care while assisting in the management and coordination of nursing services. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance and quality in...
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Regional Director, Nursing Services (OKC)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing services across multiple locations. Lead operational excellence, promote evidence-based practices, and ensure compliance while fostering...
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Lead the charge in delivering high-quality, person-centered care as you manage a dedicated nursing team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic medical unit focused on recovery...
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$249K - $288K *
Shape your career by leading operational excellence in patient care delivery. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance service quality, manage resources, and ensure compliance while driving strate...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$80K - $95K *
Empower your nursing career with a leadership role that enhances team dynamics and patient care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure quality health services, fostering growth and excellence in...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$80K - $95K *
Champion exceptional nursing care by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to foster a supportive environment and dri...
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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Shape the future of healthcare by leading nursing operations, enhancing patient care, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive excellence in nursing practices while supporting staff developmen...
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Director of Staff Development & Quality Improvement
$80K - $95K *
Elevate the quality of care by overseeing education, infection control, and quality assurance in a long-term care setting. Collaborate with staff to enhance clinical skills and ensure regulatory compl...
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Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
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Elevate the quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing comprehensive nursing assessments, developing personalized care plans, and ensuring adherence to health regulat...
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Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
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Pioneer comprehensive nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring health equity and community integration. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and impl...
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Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
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Elevate your career by providing essential nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their health and well-being through assessments, planning, and community integration. J...
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Director of Outpatient Nursing
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Elevate patient care by leading outpatient services, ensuring compliance, quality, and staff development. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction while...
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Empower patients by leading a dedicated team in delivering exceptional hospice care. Oversee clinical services, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster staff development to enhance patient inde...
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Lead and oversee patient care services, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring clinical staff. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient independence and well-being in a supportive hospice en...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective leadership and clinical oversight. You'll coordinate services, support staff development, and ensure compliance with healthcare...
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DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) - GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care standards by leading nursing services and ensuring compliance with regulations, while fostering teamwork and delivering expertise in a collaborative clinical environment to enha...
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$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in fostering a supportive learning environment for nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and directing infection prevention initiatives to enhance patient safety and q...
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Nursing Director Of Inpatient Operations
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of inpatient nursing operations by providing strategic leadership and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary...
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Director of Nursing - Med/Surg & Telemetry
$113K - $152K *
Reimagine patient care leadership by overseeing nursing services in a dynamic Med/Surg unit. Drive performance improvement, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration among staff to enhance patient o...
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Empower your career by leading a clinical team, ensuring quality care, and enhancing resident experiences through effective management and compliance with health standards...
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RN Administrator & Director of Care
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Manage day-to-day operations and nursing oversight in home care, ensuring client well-being through individualized care planning, caregiver support, and community partnerships while leading a dedicate...
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Assistant Director of Nursing PN
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Shape the future of nursing education by leading faculty development and student success initiatives. Collaborate with administration and faculty to enhance program delivery and clinical coordination...
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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.