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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$110K *
Lead a dedicated nursing team, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliance. Provide clinical oversight and mentorship during night shifts, fostering a collaborative environment while addressing...
2 weeks ago
Director of Clinical Services (RN) Medicare Home Health
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional home healthcare by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting a dedicated team of nursing and therapy professionals to enhance patien...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead a dynamic nursing team, optimizing operations and ensuring high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment and maintaining compliance with safety standards...
6 days ago
Chief Nursing Program Director
$90K - $105K *
Empower your career by leading the nursing program's strategic direction, ensuring accreditation compliance, and fostering academic excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance educational qua...
2 days ago
Registered Nurse - Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager
$80K - $95K *
Manage nursing operations by supporting team development, ensuring compliance, and fostering communication between staff and leadership. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsib...
5 days ago
Registered Nurse - Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager
$80K - $95K *
Engage in leadership by supporting nursing operations, fostering team development, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. This role combines clinical expertise with management responsibiliti...
5 days ago
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
$125K - $150K *
Transform nursing services by leading strategic initiatives, fostering clinical excellence, and enhancing employee engagement. Drive quality improvement and ensure regulatory compliance while mentorin...
3 weeks ago
Nurse Manager Inpatient Services
$80K - $95K *
Shape your career by leading a dedicated nursing team to deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic medical-surgical environment, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering interdisciplinary...
1 week ago
Registered Nurse - Transition of Care Nurse Manager
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer excellence in patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring high-quality, Veteran-centered services through effective collaboration, resource management, and continuous improvemen...
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Clinical Director of Patient Care
$100K - $120K *
Champion exceptional hospice care by leading clinical services, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Drive organizational goals while enhancing patient and family experiences...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director Patient Care (RN) Operating Room Full-Time Days
$127K - $165K *
Take ownership of patient care delivery in the Operating Room, ensuring quality standards and staff performance while managing unit operations and budget. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower our nursing team to deliver exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Lead with confidence, advocate for staff, and enhance patient...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $120K *
Lead our hospice program by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships. Drive growth and quality care while managing a dedicated team to support patients and families duri...
2 days ago
Nurse Manager of Surgical Services
$80K - $95K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading nursing services, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with regulations, and fostering staff development in a dynamic environment. Drive operational...
3 weeks ago
$131K - $209K *
Lead operational and nursing activities across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Oversee infusion operations, manage budgets, and enhance service delivery while fostering c...
1 week ago
Nurse Manager of Surgical Services
$85K - $100K *
Drive the operational excellence of surgical services, ensuring high-quality patient care through effective leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across pre-operative, intra-operative...
Reposted 2 days ago
Nurse Manager of Surgical Services
$85K - $100K *
Lead nursing services by overseeing operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering staff development. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with healthcare...
3 weeks ago
Director, Nursing Inpatient Black Hills
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by providing clinical and administrative leadership, ensuring high standards of patient care while collaborating with medical staff and nursing personnel to drive strategic initiat...
4 weeks ago
$213K - $246K *
Lead the charge in optimizing patient care delivery systems across multiple locations. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure compliance, enhance quality, and drive operational excellence while f...
1 week ago
$171K - $198K *
Elevate patient care by managing clinical operations, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Lead teams to optimize resource utilization and enhance service delive...
2 weeks ago
Director of Medical Surgical Nursing
$114K - $172K *
Join us to provide 24-hour clinical and administrative leadership in nursing services. Drive innovative staffing solutions and enhance patient care while ensuring compliance with policies and fosterin...
3 weeks ago
Regional Director of Clinical Services
$160K *
Elevate clinical excellence by leading multiple skilled nursing facilities, ensuring compliance and high-quality resident care while mentoring diverse teams and driving operational improvements across...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Operations Area Director
$120K - $130K *
Drive efficient management of clinical operations while ensuring high-quality care delivery and staff development. Engage in strategic planning and marketing to enhance service visibility and meet bud...
1 week ago
Director of Population Health - Registered Nurse
$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career as a clinical leader driving population health initiatives. Manage high-risk patient populations, improve care quality, and ensure effective transitions of care through data-inform...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director of Population Health - Registered Nurse
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as a clinical leader driving population health initiatives. Oversee high-risk patient management, enhance care quality, and implement data-driven strategies to improve outcomes in...
6 days 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.