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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$220K - $310K *

Reimagine nursing leadership by shaping clinical excellence and patient care. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance quality, accountability, and workforce development while driving operational per...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate patient care by leading our Patient Navigation Program. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance access, improve experiences, and optimize performance across services while collaborating with di...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in Labor and Delivery, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational excellence in a collaborative, academic medical environment focused on advanced c...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by leading nursing operations, shaping standards, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve quality outcomes in a skilled nursing faci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading operations in home health care, ensuring high-quality patient services while driving growth and compliance. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance organizat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of emergency services nursing by providing strategic leadership, enhancing quality care, and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure operational excel...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive clinical excellence across multiple communities, ensuring exceptional care for residents. Leverage your leadership skills to develop teams and optimize resources while mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical excellence across multiple communities by leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing resident care. Leverage extensive experience in geriatric care to optimize operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate clinical standards across 11 communities, driving excellence in care and team development. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and optimize resources for exceptional resident expe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower patient care by overseeing nursing operations and staff coordination. You'll lead shifts, ensuring optimal care delivery while fostering collaboration across departments to enhance patient out...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape patient care by overseeing nursing performance and coordinating hospital operations during shifts. Engage with staff to ensure optimal patient assignments and represent management effectively in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $123K *

Elevate patient care operations by overseeing home health services, ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing agency profitability, and fostering a motivated staff to deliver quality care and su...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to exceptional patient care while leading nursing services. Oversee staff management, ensure safety, and implement policies to enhance productivity and compliance in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional nursing services and clinical operations in an ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center, focusing on staff development, patient safety, and quality improvement wh...

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $149K *

Lead the management and direction of outpatient nursing services, ensuring quality patient care and operational excellence across all ambulatory sites. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enha...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$87K - $93K *

Lead nursing operations across multiple clinic sites, ensuring high-quality patient care, effective team alignment, and reliable coverage. Drive training, scheduling, and quality improvement initiativ...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional care while leading a skilled nursing unit. You'll oversee operations, mentor staff, and ensure quality standards, all while fostering a compassio...

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform clinical services by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring program effectiveness, and fostering a therapeutic environment that meets community needs and performance goals...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient care by overseeing Social Services operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional behavioral hea...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare excellence by leveraging your clinical expertise to guide patient care practices, ensure compliance, and enhance medical documentation across various settings, driving quality outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance healthcare outcomes by leading a dedicated Case Management team, overseeing operations, and ensuring quality patient care. Drive effective discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboratio...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Engage in a leadership role overseeing case management operations, ensuring quality patient care and effective discharge planning. Drive team success while advocating for patients and fostering relati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in nursing practice management, overseeing education, research, and administration. Drive operational strategies, enhance services, and manage budgets while fostering professional deve...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate nursing practice by leading management, enhancing services, and implementing operational strategies. Drive continuous improvement in education, research, and administration while overseeing bu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical excellence by supervising staff, enhancing program operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a modern psychiatric facility focused on recovery and rehabilitation...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.