Director of Nursing Jobs in New York

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 of Nursing (ADON)

  • Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 12 days ago

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to work in our facility in Syracuse, NY....

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Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Health Care Nursing of Glens Falls
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 18 days ago

A healthcare organization in the Glens Falls area is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations and lead a dedicated nursing team....

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Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Skilled Nursing of Albany
  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago

A well-established skilled nursing facility in the Albany, NY area is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and oversee all nursing operations....

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Associate Director of Nursing

  • Skilled Nursing of Brooklyn
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 29 days ago

A Healthcare Facility in Brooklyn, NY is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)....

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RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)

  • Post Acute
  • Brockport, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brockport, NY
  • 5 hours ago

If youre a Director of Nursing who wants to build something stronger, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply....

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Director of Nursing

  • St. Anns Community
  • Rochester, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Director of Nursing Join us in caring for the most important people on Earth....

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Registered Nurse - Nursing Administrator - Westbury/Commack

  • Stony Brook University
  • Commack, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Commack, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing or related medical field. Current New York State Registered Nurse. Three...

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Patient Care Director - Nurse Manager RN Medicine & Psychiatry 11North

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Experience The Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is At Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for...

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Bronx, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Skilled Nursing of Bronx is hiring a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Bronx, NY....

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Director, Nursing

  • Health Alliance of Hudson Valley
  • Valhalla, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY
  • 4 days ago

Director of Nursing Job Summary: The Director of Nursing provides daily operational administration for nursing and other patient care areas at Westchester Medical Center....

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Patient Care Director - RN Hudson Valley - Ambulatory (Infusion, Radiation Oncology, Cardiac Cath, & Interventional Radiology)

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Cortlandt Manor, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Cortlandt Manor, NY
  • 5 days ago

Patient Care Director - RN Hudson Valley - Ambulatory (Infusion, Radiation Oncology, Cardiac Cath, & Interventional Radiology) As a Patient Care Director, you will lead a highly skilled,...

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Corning Center
  • Corning, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Corning, NY
  • 5 days ago

Corning Center is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Corning, NY....

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ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

  • Post Acute
  • North Creek, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • North Creek, NY
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Position: Assume duties of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence under the direction of the Administrator....

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Director Nursing Svcs

  • Kaleida Health
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 6 days ago

The Director of Nursing will drive programs and initiatives that improve nurse / staff retention....

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NY-Health and Wellness Director/Director of Nursing

  • The Landing at Queensbury Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 6 days ago

Pegasus Senior Living is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations, inspire teams, and elevate resident care within our community....

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Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in New York

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 York 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 New York
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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