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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MGR - NURSING-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
$80K - $95K *
Empower patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring high standards of safety and professionalism. Drive excellence in service while fostering a supportive environment for both patients...
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$100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate clinical care. Oversee individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support young women faci...
2 weeks ago
$100K *
Empower young women by leading a dedicated team in providing individualized therapy and support. Drive clinical excellence through assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration in a nurturing res...
2 weeks ago
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
$90K - $95K *
Empower your career by leading clinical home care teams, ensuring high-quality patient services, and fostering strong relationships with clients and caregivers. Drive growth and excellence in a suppor...
1 month ago
RN Nurse Trainer Compliance Specialist, Behavioral Health
$124K *
Empower nursing excellence by developing training programs and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance participant care and maintain high standards...
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$146K - $194K *
Transform clinical operations by leading a dedicated team in a high-acuity unit, ensuring exceptional care delivery and collaboration among healthcare professionals while driving performance and quali...
1 week ago
Nurse Manager, Operations - Emergency Department - Duke Health Cary
$90K - $110K *
Manage and inspire a high-performing team in a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and staff development while fostering a collaborative environ...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by providing leadership and operational oversight in a dynamic inpatient care environment. Drive quality service, patient safety, and team excellence while achieving departmental a...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion excellence in patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team. Utilize your clinical expertise to support staff development, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain high standards of car...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Champion the nursing team by overseeing shift operations, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering professional growth. Leverage your clinical expertise to enhance team performance and maintain op...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Elevate nursing care by supervising staff, ensuring quality patient outcomes, and fostering a supportive environment. Utilize your clinical expertise to advocate for nurses and enhance operational eff...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring optimal staffing and support. Utilize your clinical expertise to foster a collaborative environment, advocate for staff, and uphold h...
2 days ago
Supervisor Registered Nurse - Nursing Leadership
$80K - $95K *
Drive high-quality nursing care by supervising operations, enhancing team performance, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate across departments to achieve clinical excellence and foster...
1 week ago
RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality hospice care across multiple sites. Oversee operations, compliance, and staffing while ensuring patient-centered goals are met. Collaborate with teams to dri...
Yesterday
RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in hospice care management, ensuring compliance and quality across multiple sites. Drive operational excellence while supporting care teams and enhancing patient services throughout th...
Yesterday
RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in transforming hospice care by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality services across multiple sites. Drive clinical excellence while managing budgets...
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RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Drive operational excellence in hospice care by leading multiple sites, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient services. Collaborate with teams to achieve quality standards while managing budgets...
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RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Lead the operational excellence of hospice services across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and quality care. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient-centered goals while managing budgets and pro...
6 days ago
RN Executive Director Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Join our leadership team as you oversee hospice operations, ensuring compliance and quality care across multiple sites. Drive clinical excellence, manage budgets, and support care teams while travelin...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Take ownership of patient care by collaborating on treatment plans, assessing needs, and ensuring comprehensive support in a dynamic healthcare environment. Elevate your nursing career while making a...
3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading physician engagement in clinical documentation integrity. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance documentation practices, ensure compliance, and improve patient outcomes...
4 weeks ago
Unit Director, Neurological Intensive Care Unit
$135K - $160K *
Take ownership of the Neuro ICU operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality patient care, compliance with standards, and strategic growth in neuroscience services while managing a sign...
3 weeks ago
$122K - $165K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality urgent care services across multiple locations, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while enhancing patient experience and community ac...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the Behavioral Health Program, ensuring quality clinical services, compliance, and effective crisis management while training and overseeing staff, and coordinating with multiple departments...
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$104K *
Advance resident care by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize MDS assessments, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining accurate documentation and sch...
2 weeks 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.