Director of Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

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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Director of Nursing

  • Middletown, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Middletown, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Director of Nursing You've invested in your career you paid for a nursing degree, you're taking on more and more responsibilities, and you've cared for seniors with a range of abilities....

Nursing Director - Satellite Emergency Departments - Camden and Berlin

  • Camden, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

  • Manchester, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, NJ
  • 3 days ago

the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. + Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written...

Transition To Practice Educator - Nursing Admin

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing...

Director, Patient Services - Reimbursement & Nursing

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Title Director, Patient Services - Reimbursement & Nursing Requisition JR000015026 Director, Patient Services - Reimbursement & Nursing (Open) Location Bridgewater, NJ Additional Locations Job...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Union, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications & Experience Requirements for Director of Nursing (DON): Previous Experience as an Director of Nursing (DON) preferred Valid Registered Nurse License HP...

Director of Nursing, DON

  • Cedar Grove, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ
  • 8 days 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....

Director, Nursing Patient Care - F/T Days

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in...

Director of Nursing

  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 9 days ago

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all nursing services within the organization....

Assistant Director Nursing Acute Per Diem Flex (23511)

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 10 days ago

If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Assistant Director of Nursing....

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Edison, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications + RN + Must possess a valid, unencumbered RN license in the state of New Jersey + Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility or other related...

Restorative Aide- Long Term Care Full-Time Day Shift 21562

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 10 days ago

term care setting....

Director, Patient Services - Planning & Strategy

  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Join Novartis and make an impact as the Director of Business Planning and Strategy for Novartis Patient Support (NPS), collaborating with the Chief Patient...

Nursing House/HUB Supervisor - Nursing Admin

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $55.00....

Nursing Director - FT, Day - Ambulatory Medical Pavilion - New Brunswick, NJ

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Job Overview: RWJ Barnabas Health is looking for a qualified Nursing Director of whom will be the nursing leader in the daily functioning of the Ambulatory Medical Pavilion -AMP- and 10 Plum...

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

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 Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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