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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$109K - $122K *

Lead operational excellence by managing the Patient Observation Assistants Department, ensuring patient safety and compliance while optimizing staffing, budgets, and service quality through strategic...

1 week ago

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

$110K *

Shape the future of long-term care by leading facility operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of quality care and teamwork. Drive strategic initiatives while maintai...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Oversee clinical operations and patient care services in hospice, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead interdisciplinary teams, drive improvements, and mentor staff to enhance end-of-life care in a s...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining hospice care by overseeing clinical operations, enhancing patient outcomes, and leading interdisciplinary teams. This role is pivotal in driving quality and compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of nursing operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering a collaborative environment that meets legal standards and enhances staff performa...

4 weeks ago

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

$123K - $143K *

Lead the nursing department's initiatives by overseeing policy development, staff training, and compliance with care standards. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance psychiatric nursing service...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. Lead an interdisciplinary group, mentor clinicians, and ensure compliance while fostering a collaborative culture. Shape your...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, compliant hospice services while fostering collaboration and mentorship among clinicians and support staff...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Champion nursing excellence by overseeing core programs, ensuring infection control, and fostering staff development. Collaborate on personalized care plans while maintaining a well-organized environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of home health care by leading operations, ensuring quality services, and driving team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient care and optimize agency effic...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing the nursing department, ensuring high-quality care in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead and coordinate Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services across facilities, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and providing clinic...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform patient care by leading Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services across facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance program delivery, ensuring high-quality, patient-c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing quality healthcare to inmates, overseeing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective medi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$101K - $115K *

Grow your nursing career by supervising a dedicated team in a correctional setting. Provide essential healthcare services, oversee nursing staff, and ensure quality medical care for inmates while coll...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $115K *

Drive the clinical vision and operations of a mental health center, overseeing staff, services, and compliance. Lead a team of clinicians, manage daily operations, and ensure effective service deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's building a new nursing department from the ground up, leading recruitment and establishing care standards in a fresh facility focused on short-term stays, ensuring quality and compa...

Yesterday

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

$89K - $109K *

Transform hospice operations by ensuring compliance, enhancing care quality, and driving business growth. Lead a dedicated team while fostering collaboration among staff, patients, and healthcare prov...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $126K *

Champion high-quality hospice care by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements. Collaborate with clinical leadership and manage staff to enhance patient-centere...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional patient care by leading our home infusion pharmacy team. Oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $104K *

Lead the rehabilitation program while providing direct patient care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance service delivery and community relationships, ensuring clinical excellence and operati...

3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $180K *

Transform the future of resident care by leading nursing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive quality assurance initiatives and enhance staff t...

Yesterday

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

$83K - $93K *

Accelerate rehabilitation excellence by supporting operations and patient care, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards for optimal patient outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services by assisting the Director of Rehab in managing operations, ensuring compliance, and providing direct patient care to achieve optimal outcomes...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $139K *

Drive nursing education initiatives by developing curricula, assessing staff needs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with administration to enhance educational practices...

4 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.