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.
Search Director of Nursing jobs to compare opportunities, review role requirements, and identify positions suited to your background. Create or update your profile, highlight measurable results in nursing leadership and patient care, and set job alerts to hear about relevant openings.
$88K - $105K *
Advance your career by leading nursing operations in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality care. Collaborate with administration to enhance resid...
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Associate Director of Clinical Operations
$110K - $127K *
Champion your career by leading clinical operations in a dynamic, supportive environment. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance service delivery, ensure compliance, and drive initiatives that imp...
4 weeks ago
Nursing Director, PCU/Med Surg Inpatient Services, Jewish Hospital
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading nursing excellence and strategic initiatives. Drive performance in patient care, fiscal stewardship, and staff development while fostering a culture of collaboration and...
4 weeks ago
Nurse, Clinical Specialist - Emergency Department
$103K - $160K *
Reimagine patient care by leading evidence-based nursing practices, mentoring staff, and driving research initiatives to enhance outcomes across health systems. Engage as a clinical expert and advocat...
1 week ago
$87K - $97K *
Champion exceptional patient care by leading nursing teams, ensuring effective communication, and implementing best practices in a skilled nursing environment. Drive quality outcomes through oversight...
3 weeks ago
Registered Nurse - Dermatology
$83K - $104K *
Engage in impactful patient care as a Registered Nurse, providing essential support, administering medications, and ensuring a positive experience. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient...
1 week ago
Registered Nurse - Dermatology
$83K - $104K *
Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, providing exceptional patient care and support. You'll prepare patients for appointments, administer medications, and ensure a positive healthcare experien...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (RN) - FT | Dallas Rehab
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading nursing services in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive patient satisfaction and safety while managing staff and implementing policies to ensure high-quality care ac...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the nursing team in delivering high-quality care, ensuring safety and compliance while managing staff and resources effectively. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident outco...
4 weeks ago
Administrative Director - Graduate Medical Education
$110K - $130K *
Transform graduate medical education operations by leading administrative functions, enhancing team performance, and ensuring compliance across a complex health system. Collaborate with stakeholders t...
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$90K - $110K *
Elevate healthcare delivery by leading nursing operations across the state. Drive clinical excellence, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance p...
2 weeks ago
Director - Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN)
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in enhancing surgical services by overseeing operations, fostering collaboration, and driving quality improvements. Shape the future of surgical care while ensuring exceptional patient...
3 weeks ago
$83K - $85K *
Elevate your career by managing the Resident Assessment Instrument process, developing nursing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a collaborative healthcare environment...
6 days ago
$76K - $116K *
Transform lives as you provide quality nursing care in a dynamic environment, developing tailored care plans to enhance resident well-being while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team focused on...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Advanced Practice Nurse- Associate Chief of Mental Health- Inpatient Care
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing mental health services by overseeing multiple programs, ensuring quality care, and collaborating with senior leadership to optimize operations and outcomes for Veterans in...
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Associate Director of Surgical Services
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for perioperative services, enhancing patient care, efficiency, and quality through collaboration with multidisciplinary te...
3 weeks ago
Operations Director - Healthcare
$100K - $120K *
Transform the branch's operational excellence by leading a high-performing team, driving growth strategies, and ensuring exceptional patient care while maintaining compliance and financial performance...
2 weeks ago
$68K - $99K *
Advance patient care by overseeing nursing processes and supervising staff. Ensure compliance with medical plans and regulations while providing direct and indirect care to residents. Collaborate with...
3 weeks ago
Registered Nurse Supervisor - Urgent Care
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in providing exceptional patient care as an RN Supervisor, overseeing daily operations of urgent care units. Utilize your nursing expertise to guide staff and ensure high-quality servi...
1 week ago
Director of Patient Services - Home Care
$110K - $130K *
Elevate the quality of home care services by overseeing clinical management, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in a Certified Home He...
2 days ago
Director of Patient Services - Home Care
$100K - $120K *
Deliver exceptional leadership in home care management, ensuring compliance and quality while overseeing clinical services and caregiver scheduling. Drive growth and uphold standards in a dynamic heal...
2 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Shape healthcare quality improvement by leading multi-disciplinary teams, training providers, and implementing effective strategies to enhance care for Medicare beneficiaries while ensuring compliance...
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$85K - $115K *
Contribute to the success of our Maternal Child Health Program by assisting in project planning, implementation, and oversight. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, deliverables, and quality s...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $93K *
Join a dedicated team providing high-quality nursing care in a collaborative environment. Engage in resident assessments, care plan development, and supervision, ensuring optimal health outcomes and c...
2 days ago
$114K *
Transform healthcare delivery by ensuring compliance and excellence in nursing practices. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, while providing education and su...
1 week 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.