Director of Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

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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Chief Nursing Officer

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill
  • Lincolnton, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lincolnton, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well...

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Regional Director of Clinical Services (RDCS) - ALF Region

  • Saber Health Group
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Lead with Purpose. Elevate Care. Drive Operational Excellence. This is our Advantage: Make a Difference - Work with multiple facilities to support quality resident care. Comprehensive Benefits -...

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Asst Director Of Nursing - Liberty Commons Of Alamance County

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Burlington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING (ADON) Job Description: Assists in the preparation of a work schedule for all nursing personnel....

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Hospice Assistant Director of Nursing ADON Registered Nurse RN

  • PruittHealth
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 2 days ago

HOSPICE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES (RN) HOSPICE SERVICES Join the PruittHealth Hospice family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed...

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Director of Nursing

  • Lutheran Services Carolinas
  • Clemmons, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Clemmons, NC
  • 3 days ago

Role Description The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement best practices in patient care....

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Hospice Director of Nursing

  • PruittHealth
  • North Wilkesboro, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • North Wilkesboro, NC
  • 3 days ago

We're seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our hospice care team....

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Director of Nursing

  • Wellpath
  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 days ago

How you make a difference In their role, the Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory...

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Director Nursing

  • Novant Health
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago

What We Offer The Director of Nursing will provide strategic and operational nursing leadership for inpatient surgical services at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center....

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Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Saber Health Group
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago

DON Mentorship Programs Receive personalized guidance from experienced leaders to prepare for a Director of Nursing role....

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Carolina Point Assistant Director of Nursing

  • PruittHealth
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority!...

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Director of Clinical Services (RN/LPN) - Eagle's Pointe

  • Navion Senior Solutions
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 8 days ago

Eagle's Pointe, a community of Navion Senior Living, located in Goldsboro, NC a rapidly growing owner and operator of assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast, is seeking a...

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Restorative Aide

  • Signature Healthcare
  • Kinston, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 12 days ago

About Us Signature HealthCARE of Kinston is a 106-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The vision, to radically change...

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Interim Director of Nursing (travel)

  • Lutheran Services Carolinas
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 13 days ago

Key Responsibilities and Benefits As a member of LSC's traveling clinical support staff, you will fill interim Director of Nursing positions on a temporary basis....

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Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Mount Olive, NC
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Take your nursing career to the next level as an Assistant Director of Nursing where you will support the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care...

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Resource / Travel Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Signature HealthCARE NC, Raleigh
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 18 days ago

Overview : The ideal Director of Nursing Float Candidate is very detailed orientated, organized, great knowledge of policies and governmental regulations....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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