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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Nursing Admin Supervisor, PRN, Nights

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview: Promoting and maintaining quality patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization on assigned shift. Plans, directs, and coordinates with...

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Chief Nursing Officer

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming
  • Cumming, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 10 hours 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...

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Nursing Admin Supervisor, Nights

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Conyers, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Conyers, GA
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding...

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Director of Clinical Services (LPN or RN) - Seven Hills Square

  • Navion Senior Solutions
  • Rome, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 1 day ago

Seven Hills Square, a community of Navion Senior Living - a rapidly growing owner and operator of assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast, is seeking a Registered Nurse...

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • NaphCare
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will work with the Director of Nursing, correctional staff and other medical professionals to provide quality care to the individuals in residence, while managing...

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Director of Nursing

  • PruittHealth
  • Peachtree City, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Peachtree City, GA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Advent Health
  • Calhoun, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Calhoun, GA
  • 6 days ago

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in...

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Director of Nursing Home Health RN

  • Enhabit Inc.
  • Warner Robins, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Warner Robins, GA
  • 6 days ago

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

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Director of Nursing (ASC)

  • Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah PC
  • Savannah, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Director of Nursing (ASC) Department: Clinical (ASC) Immediate Supervisor Title: Chief Executive Officer Job Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises all clinical and support staff in the...

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Director, Nursing - Emergency Department

  • 2810 Douglas Hospital, Inc.
  • Douglas, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Douglas, GA
  • 8 days ago

The Director of Nursing handles a budget less than 80 million dollars....

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Director of Nursing Maternal Child Health

  • Prime Healthcare Systems
  • Riverdale, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Riverdale, GA
  • 10 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021. #LK-KH1!...

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Director, Nursing - Emergency Department

  • WellStar
  • Douglasville, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Douglasville, GA
  • 11 days ago

The Director of Nursing handles a budget less than 80 million dollars....

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Director of Nursing Emergency Services

  • K.A. Recruiting
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 12 days ago

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead Emergency Services operations across multiple emergency care locations....

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Director of Nursing

  • Arbor Company
  • Peachtree City, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Peachtree City, GA
  • 12 days ago

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the delivery of all resident care while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and corporate expectations and guidelines at all times....

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

  • Life Care Center
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 13 days ago

Position Summary The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department...

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Demographic Data for Georgia

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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
19.6%
Master's Degree
19.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.2%
High School or GED
10.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

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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