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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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.

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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing the rehabilitation department, ensuring high-quality patient care while meeting financial and regulatory goals. Drive team performance and foster collaboration to enhance s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Elevate patient care by leading the rehabilitation department, ensuring compliance and financial performance while fostering teamwork and professional growth among staff and clients...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of the rehabilitation department, ensuring high-quality patient care while aligning with financial and regulatory goals. Lead and inspire a dedicated team to enhance performance and fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead and manage the rehabilitation department, ensuring high-quality resident care while achieving financial and regulatory goals. Drive excellence in patient outcomes, team performance, and operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $108K *

Empower excellence in rehabilitation by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and aligning departmental goals with financial and regulatory standards for optimal performance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $106K *

Join a dynamic healthcare team to oversee nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure compliance with regulations. Engage in daily operations, support staff development, and maintain effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in rehabilitation services by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care while achieving financial goals and fostering collaboration across departments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $120K *

Inspire excellence in patient care as you lead a dedicated nursing team, ensuring effective treatment delivery and fostering a supportive environment for psychiatric patients. Your leadership will sha...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and lead patient care units, ensuring high-quality care delivery, regulatory compliance, and staff development. Drive continuous improvement and optimize clinical workflows to enhance patient o...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Join a team that's transforming outpatient care by leading a new substance use disorder program. Balance clinical practice with program leadership, supervision, and community outreach to enhance patie...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform nursing operations by leading clinical staff, enhancing patient care, and driving quality initiatives in a dynamic surgical specialty practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $104K *

Help us provide exceptional resident care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring quality operations, and mentoring staff in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and teamwork...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the rehabilitation services by directing physical, occupational, and speech therapy departments, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality care to enhance patient outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $153K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional psychiatric care as a Unit Nurse Manager, overseeing a dedicated team to ensure high-quality patient support and operational excellence in a dynamic mental he...

Yesterday

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

$89K - $110K *

Join an interdisciplinary care management team to oversee client care in home and community settings. Utilize your nursing expertise to ensure quality services, communicate effectively, and enhance pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $106K *

Support the nursing team by overseeing daily operations, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with staff and physicians to enhance patient outcomes and main...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $106K *

Lead a dedicated nursing team to enhance patient care, oversee daily operations, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards while fostering effective communication among staff and physicians...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing laboratory operations and quality assurance. Oversee clinical lab management, ensuring compliance and fostering talent development while driving performance i...

6 days ago

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

$121K - $131K *

Champion effective leadership and management to enhance community services, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop programs that meet diverse needs while overseeing...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $131K *

Lead the strategic direction and operational management of programs, ensuring high-quality services that meet community needs while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance se...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $116K *

Make your mark at the forefront of patient care by applying your nursing expertise within a collaborative healthcare team, ensuring high-quality assessments, planning, and implementation of care while...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $115K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a dedicated clinical unit, ensuring optimal staffing, compliance, and quality care for residents while fostering a collaborative environment for staff developm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $120K *

Lead the MDS/Clinical Reimbursement process, ensuring compliance and optimizing reimbursement strategies while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care and facility ratings...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $106K *

Elevate your career by supervising resident care, ensuring quality standards, and leading nursing staff in a supportive environment. Drive improvements in patient outcomes while fostering a compassion...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality healthcare by leading initiatives in nursing excellence and patient outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive strategic goals while ensuring the highest nursing stan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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.