Director of Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 RN - Pediatric Homecare

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

On-Call Responsibilities are required, including some evenings and weekends on rotation with other Directors of Nursing....

Hospital Administrator / Director of Nursing

  • Etters, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Etters, PA
  • 7 hours ago

About Us HIGHLIGHTS JOB TYPE : Full-Time FACILITY TYPE : 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient) PERKS: Flexible Schedule, 401K match ( fully vested day 1 of eligibility!! ) We are...

Director of Nursing -DON

  • Bryn Athyn, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bryn Athyn, PA
  • 12 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....

Director of Nursing

  • Abington, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Abington, PA
  • 12 hours ago

EXPERIENCE: 5 years of psychiatric nursing experience, with minimum of 3 years consisting of management/administrative/director of nursing experience....

Program Director, Nursing- Accepting Applications

  • Loretto, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Loretto, PA
  • 1 day ago

Search Status: Application material received by April 15, 2025 will receive primary consideration. Saint Francis University invites applications for a 12-month full time non-tenured position of...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago

CURRENT OPENING: Full-time (Exempt)Part of an on-call rotationsThe Director of Nursing (DON) oversees a 160-bed Skilled Nursing Department The Director of Nursing (DON) provides leadership to the Healthcare...

Travel Nurse RN - Assistant Director of Nursing - $1,297 per week

  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Long Term Care Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 30 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Specialty: Long Term Care...

Hospice Director of Clinical Services

  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 3 days ago

The Director of Nursing Services cannot be concomitantly employed by any other licensed healthcare agency....

CLINICAL COORDINATOR- Nursing Admin - Pool - Jeanes Campus

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Assists the Directors of Nursing and Nurse Managers in continuous staff development, human resource management, and in promoting quality care....

Assistant Director Of Nursing

  • Westfield, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Westfield, PA
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Director of Nursing#24-44760 Westfield, PA All On-site Job Description Day Shift Our Client, a Behavioral Health company, is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing for their Westfield...

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • McKnight, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • McKnight, PA
  • 5 days ago

Highland Hills Post Acute is a 200-bed post-acute care facility located at 1105 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh. Our dedicated staff members are ready to welcome you to our team. Here, we believe that...

Director of Nursing

  • Springfield, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, PA
  • 5 days ago

As a Director of Nursing, you will manage operations of the Nursing Services Department, ensuring high-quality patient care....

Chief Nursing Officer, Elk and Brookville - 12228

  • Monongahela, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Monongahela, PA
  • 6 days ago

Chief Nursing Officer, Elk and Brookville - 12228 US:PA:St Marys | Nursing & Nursing Support | Full Time Regular Posted 2 days ago Description Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the...

Divisional Director of Nursing Services

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Divisional Director of Nursing Services - Behavioral Health Division About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Chester, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 7 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
18.6%
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 Pennsylvania
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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