Director of Nursing Jobs in New Milford, NJ

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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Assistant Director Nursing Non-Exempt

  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Day Shift - 12 Hours (United States of America) As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will assume 24-hour responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient...

Director of Clinical Services - Substance Use Disorders (MSW, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or CASAC)

  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Our client, a leading provider of inpatient substance use treatment, is hiring a Director of Clinical Services. This is a high-impact leadership role managing all aspects of inpatient clinical...

Patient Care Staff Assistant - Nursing Admin - Full Time Night - NYP/Queens

  • Queens Village, NY (19 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (19 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Location Queens, New York Shift: Night (United States of America) Description: NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens has a long tradition of bringing hope, health and healing to our communities. Now, we're...

Director of Nursing, DON

  • Cedar Grove, NJ (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

At least 1 year of nurse leadership experience in long-term care is required. At least 2 years of prior clinical experience is required....

Assistant Director, Nursing - Overnight Contract - FlexStaff

  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Director, Nursing - Overnight Contract - FlexStaff FlexStaff - not profit, Peconic, NY Requisition : 164198 Profession : Nursing Specialty: Patient Care 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM Job details RESPONSIBILITIES...

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Monsey, NY (13 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Monsey, NY (13 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Northern Metropolitan Residential Healthcare Facility is hiring a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Monsey, NY....

Assistant Patient Care Director - Operating Room

  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

How you move is why were here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our...

Assistant Director, Nursing

  • Forest Hills, NY (17 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Forest Hills, NY (17 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Carries out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic plan, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and...

Assistant Director, Nursing Program

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Director of Nursing Program Union Affiliation: Administrative Office/School: School of Nursing and Health Professions Reports To: Director of Nursing Program THE OPPORTUNITY: Hudson County Community...

Assistant Director of Nursing - Medicine/Surgery

  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Assistant Director of Nursing - Medicine/Surgery DepartmentBEL01 7E MED/SURG Location Manhattan Job ID124137 Civil Service ClassificationManagerial Hire In Rate$130,000.00 (for employees new to HHC)...

Assistant Director, Nursing- Weekends

  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Carries out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic plan, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and...

Program Director, Nursing- NYP/Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital- Full Time- Days

  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Collaborates with the Shared Leadership Council and Corporate Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Standards in the advancement of nursing practice....

Director Of Nursing Services

  • Westbury, NY (24 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (24 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

What You Will Do: Oversee nursing services and long-term care planning for individuals in our residential program Supervise, mentor, and support a team of nurses, ensuring compliance with state and...

Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by...

Floating Director Of Nursing (DON)

  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (9 miles from New Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

care Minimum 2 yrs....

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in New Milford, NJ

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 New Milford, NJ 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
3.6%
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 New Milford, NJ
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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