Director of Nursing Jobs in Georgia

A Director of Nursing is a top-level executive in the health care industry, responsible for overseeing all nursing operations in a medical facility. Their primary responsibilities involve the management and supervision of the nursing staff, designing and implementing nursing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. They are also tasked with fostering a positive work environment and promoting the continued education and training for nursing staff, as well as budget preparation and management.

To become a Director of Nursing, one must possess excellent leadership and administrative skills, as well as extensive knowledge and experience in the nursing field. They should be certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also require further professional certification such as a Certified Nurse Executive (CNE). Other essential skills include strong decision-making, communication, and organizational abilities. Prior to becoming a Director of Nursing, a candidate may hold positions such as a Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, or Nurse Manager, roles that offer relevant managerial and decision-making experience within a healthcare setting.

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Chief Nursing Officer

  • Hartwell, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Hartwell, GA
  • 16 days ago

Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well...

Director of Nursing Home Health RN

  • Darien, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Darien, GA
  • 14 hours ago

Overview The Director of Nursing / Branch Director role will oversee the operations of our home health agency in Pooler, GA, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with Medicare...

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Jesup, GA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Jesup, GA
  • 15 hours ago

Peabody Health and Rehab in Peabody, KS is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team....

Director of Nursing

  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago

DIRECTOR OF NURSING Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority!...

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

  • Norcross, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norcross, GA
  • 3 days ago

Lakeview Behavioral is seeking an experience ADON! Schedule: Monday-Friday Must be avaialble to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed! PURPOSE STATEMENT: Assists the DON with directing,...

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Psych

  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Opportunity This full-time opportunity is responsible for full unit operation, including implementation and evaluation of nursing care for psychiatric...

RN Assistant Director of Nursing (Assisted Living)

  • Roberta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Roberta, GA
  • 6 days ago

The Colonnade Senior Living has an Assistant Director of Nursing (Assisted Living) position available now!...

Director Of Nursing Services

  • Thomasville, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Thomasville, GA
  • 8 days ago

Director of Nursing Services- Critical Care- Archbold Memorial Hospital Description: Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct critical care nursing services and respiratory programs and...

Director of Nursing RN Hospice

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 8 days ago

Overview The Director of Nursing / Branch Director role will oversee the operations of our hospice agency in Kennesaw, GA ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with Medicare...

Director of Nursing Home Health RN

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 8 days ago

Overview The Director of Nursing / Branch Director role will oversee the operations of our home health agency in Gainesville, GA, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with Medicare...

LPN-Director of Nursing

  • Newnan, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Newnan, GA
  • 9 days ago

About the Director of Nursing Position As Director of Nursing at Brookdale, you will utilize your leadership qualities to inspire, lead and manage the overall operation of the clinical team to provide...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Macon, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 11 days ago

Assists Director of Nursing with conducting or provide that patient care conferences are conducted....

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Macon, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 13 days ago

Assists Director of Nursing with conducting or provide that patient care conferences are conducted....

Director of Clinical Services - Behavioral Health

  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Director of Clinical Services Opportunity Saint Simons By-the-Sea is a 101-bed psychiatric and addictive disease hospital for adults and adolescents. We strive to provide quality...

Director of Nursing

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 15 days ago

Become an RN Clinical Supervisor with Georgia Hospice Care We are looking for impeccable leaders to join our team who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a clinical...

Demographic Data for Georgia

Moving to Georgia? Find some basic demographic data about Georgia below.


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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Georgia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Director of Nursing positions.



Highest Education Level

Director of Nursings in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
18.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.3%
High School or GED
10.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Nursings in Georgia
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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