Director of Nursing Jobs in Lawrence, MA

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 Director - Inpatient Medicine

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Job Description: About Farr 11 Farr 11 is a dynamic, 30-bed adult acute care General...

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Director of Nursing

  • Malden Public Schools
  • Malden, MA (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Malden, MA (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview of the Malden Public Schools: The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train....

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Director of Nursing

  • Sweetwater Care
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 day ago

DIRECTOR OF NURSING JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Nursing Services Reports to: Administrator Reporting to this position: Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant Job Classification: Administrative...

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Director of Nursing - Boston, MA

  • One Stop Recruiting
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Director of Nursing Location: Boston, MA Overview: Our Director of Nursing role provides clinical leadership across nursing services within Boston locations....

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Director of Nursing (Health Services)

  • RiverWoods Manchester
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Director of Nursing (Health Services) RiverWoods Manchester is currently hiring for a Director of Nursing to join our team!...

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Nursing Director- Neuroscience- Neuro IC

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Full Time/ 40 Hours/ Main Campus Be part of our amazing leadership team at Brigham and Women's Hospital. BWH is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for Neurology and...

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Nursing Director- Neuroscience- Neuro ICU BWH

  • Mass General Brigham
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

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

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • North Billerica, MA (11 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • North Billerica, MA (11 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 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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Assistant Director of Nursing

  • CareOne
  • Concord, MA (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Concord, MA (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 10 days ago

in the absence of the Director of Nursing....

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Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Directs, plans, and coordinates the service activities and staffing performance of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel in rendering quality patient care. May provide direct...

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Nursing Director, Fetal Care and Surgery

  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Department Summary: Our extensive experience in fetal care has shown that the sooner we can accurately diagnose a fetal anomaly, the better the chances of survival and a higher quality of life....

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Assistant Nurse Director L&D 40 hours night shift

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Join the Labor & Delivery team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where...

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Assistant Nursing Director PACU East

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 14 days ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Job Summary Join a collaborative and highly skilled perioperative nursing team where...

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Assistant Nursing Director Post Partum/Antepartum/Well Newborn Nursery

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 14 days ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Job Summary Join the Antepartum/Postpartum team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical...

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Director of Nursing (DON) Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 14 days ago

of Nursing Services within skilled nursing or rehabilitation Strong working knowledge of state and federal regulations Must Haves: Lead and mentor nursing leadership while driving engagement, retention...

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Demographic Data for Lawrence, MA

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Lawrence, MA

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 Lawrence, MA 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 Lawrence, MA
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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