Director of Nursing Jobs in Dallas, TX

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 Chief Nursing Officer

  • Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
  • Mesquite, TX (10 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Mesquite, TX (10 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and...

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Director of Nursing Services

  • Expedient Home HealthCare
  • Rockwall, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rockwall, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Expedient Home Health which has been in business in the DFW Metroplex area since 2003 understands that choosing a career in healthcare is often personal. Whether it is because...

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Chief Nursing Officer

  • UnitedSurgical
  • Sunnyvale, TX (14 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, TX (14 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago

United Surgical Partners International (USPI), the country’s largest Ambulatory Surgery Center platform, is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale in...

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Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON

  • Creative Solutions in Healthcare
  • Desoto, TX (13 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Desoto, TX (13 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Join Our Team as an Assistant Director of Nursing Support Nursing Excellence and Resident Care We're seeking a dedicated and reliable Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team!...

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Nursing Director - Intensive Care Unit/Emergency Department/Medical Surgical

  • Methodist Health System
  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Work experience: 5 or more years nursing management experience Job Roles (Recommend no more than 10 job duties.)...

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Director Nursing Informatics

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Dallas, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 27 days ago

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and...

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Director of Nursing Outpatient Surgery

  • United Surgical Partners International
  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Tuscan Surgery Center at Las Colinas is hiring a Director of Nursing Outpatient Surgery! Welcome to Tuscan Surgery Center at Las Colinas!...

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Director of Clinical Services (22491)

  • Cantex
  • Addison, TX (12 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Addison, TX (12 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

of Nursing is a registered nurse (RN) who ensures the quality of patient care in the home....

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Director Of Nursing - Northern Louisiana (70290)

  • Priority Management
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC - Dallas, TX 75219Job Shift: DayDirector of Nursing - NORTHERN LOUISIANA Come join an amazing team! Our care teams are true caregivers. They...

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Campus Associate Director Nursing, ADN Program

  • American Career College
  • Richardson, TX (12 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richardson, TX (12 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Department of Education which includes course work in nursing, education or administration required. Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Texas required. Current CPR Card....

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Regional Director of Clinical Services (22409)

  • Cantex
  • Addison, TX (12 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Addison, TX (12 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

of Nursing, Clinical Supervisors, Case Managers, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members Conduct regular on-site and remote clinical reviews, audits, and performance assessments Partner with the Regional...

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INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager - PRN) - Nationwide Travel

  • Universal Health Services
  • Lewisville, TX (24 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (24 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health (Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing - PRN) - Nationwide Travel (75% or more) Horizon Health is seeking an Interim Program Director of Behavioral...

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Director of Clinical Services

  • UnitedSurgical
  • Arlington, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arlington, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is hiring a Director Clinical Services! Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington, TX, where we focus...

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Director Of Nursing (69386)

  • Priority Management
  • Dallas, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC - Dallas, TX 75219Job Shift: DayDirector of Nursing Come join an amazing team! Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with...

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BCBA Senior Director of Clinical Services

  • Behavioral Innovations
  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Behavioral Innovations is Growing – Now Hiring Sr. Director of Clinical Services (BCBA) in Southlake!! For 25 years, Behavioral Innovations has been a trusted provider of compassionate...

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Dallas, TX

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 Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX
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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