Director of Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,704 per week

  • Lenox, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lenox, MA
  • 1 hour ago

TotalMed Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Lenox, Massachusetts....

Chief Nursing Officer - Saint Vincent

  • Worcester, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 2 hours ago

MARKET SUMMARY: Massachusetts Group - Saint Vincent Hospital For more than 100 years, Saint Vincent Hospital, a 297-bed facility, has provided high-quality health care to Worcester and surrounding...

Assistant Nurse Director, Procedural Services - Faulkner

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago

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

Travel Director of Nursing

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Travel Director of Nursing Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Director of Nursing for a 13-week travel assignment...

Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 3 hours ago

Candidates living Additional Details: Director of Nursing - Required Required: Leadership experience Adult and Adolescent inpatient psych experience Previous psychiatric / substance inpatient experience...

Travel Director of Nursing - Inpatient Psychiatric - $3,242 per week

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 5 hours ago

Host Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Director Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start...

Director of Clinical Services

  • Jamaica Plain, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Jamaica Plain, MA
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Clinical Services to lead our clinical team in providing exceptional patient care. This role is pivotal in...

Director of Nursing (RN)

  • Pembroke, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA
  • 2 days ago

Director of Nursing (RN) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 664 School St, Pembroke, MA 02359 New England Village Job Title: Director of Nursing Location: Pembroke, MA (on-site) Salary: $96,000-$100,000 Summary...

Director Of Nursing

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring a Director of Nursing for a small, privately held, nursing home and long term care facility in the Boston area.The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall supervision, provision...

Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,846 per week

  • Lenox, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lenox, MA
  • 4 days ago

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Lenox, Massachusetts....

Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $3,442 per week

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 4 days ago

B2B Staffing Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts....

Director of Clinical Services

  • Bridgewater, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA
  • 7 days ago

You Matter** **Its more than a career. Its a calling.** Everything we do is about taking care of people. + _Taking Care of Our Patients._ + _Taking Care of Our People._ + _Taking Care of Our...

Director of Nursing Services

  • Centerville, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Centerville, MA
  • 7 days ago

Cape Regency is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located at 120 S. Main Street. Salaried role with weekly pay....

We specialize in placing clinical and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centres, rehabilitation...

Assistant Nurse Director NICU - BWH

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 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...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
18.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.4%
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 Massachusetts
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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