Director of Nursing Jobs in Maryland

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 - Brook Lane

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 4 days ago

As the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be the senior leader guiding nursing services across all Brook Lane programs, with a focus on psychiatric inpatient care. You'll work closely with the COO/CMO...

Director of Nursing

  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 5 days ago

as applied to skilled nursing care. * Demonstration of knowledge in federal and state long term care regulations * Proficiency in Medicare, Minimum Data Set (MDS) / Resident Assessment Instrument (...

Director of Nursing Emergency Department

  • Clinton, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Clinton, MD
  • 9 days ago

General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined units...

Sr Director Clinical Services (BCBA)

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 11 days ago

Overview Behavioral Innovations is Growing –Now Hiring for a Sr. Director Clinical Services in Silver Springs, Maryland for our brand-new location - COMING SOON! For 25 years, Behavioral...

Director of Nursing, Day Shift, Med Surg and Intensive Care Unit

  • Fort Washington, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • 11 days ago

term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support As a faith-based organization...

Assistant Director of Nursing (62980)

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 12 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Western Maryland Workforce Region $70k - $156k Per Year Assistant Director of Nursing (62980) Centurion Health Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers...

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team....

Assistant Director of Nursing , ADON

  • Clinton, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Clinton, MD
  • 14 days ago

, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care....

Skilled Nursing Administrator

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 14 days ago

, procedures and guidelines, regulations and laws pertaining to long term care administration- One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management...

CCO in Training - Director of Clinical Services

  • California, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • California, MD
  • 14 days ago

Ready to Lead the Future of Healthcare? Become a Chief Clinical Officer! Are you a driven professional with 1-5 years of experience as an RN, PT, or OT? Do you have a passion for leadership,...

Nursing Director

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 16 days ago

care environment preferred.Minimum of one (1) year nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision.Certified in CPR and...

Associate Chief Nursing Officer

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 16 days ago

Summary Mercy Medical Center, recognized as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies (Newsweek) and one of America's Best Midsize Employers (Forbes) in 2024, is hiring an Associate Chief...

Assistant Director of Nursing Float Pool

  • Clinton, MD
  • 17 days ago
  • Clinton, MD
  • 17 days ago

Supports and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit/department....

Dayshift Assistant Director of Nursing Intensive Care Unit

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 22 days ago

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team....

RN Director of Nursing, DON

  • Fort Washington, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Washington, MD
  • 22 days ago

About Us A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nations largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
18.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.4%
High School or GED
11.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
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 Maryland
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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