Director of Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

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 - Full-Time All Shifts

  • Kewaunee, WI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Kewaunee, WI
  • 9 hours ago

Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English....

Director of Nursing-Day

  • WI
  • 1 day ago
  • WI
  • 1 day ago

Director of Nursing-Day Job details Salary $2316.60 Weekly Gross Pay type Location Maine, Wisconsin Employment type Contract Estimated Start Date 05-05-2025 Estimated End Date 06-28-2025 Discipline...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Spring Valley, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring Valley, WI
  • 1 day ago

Experience Two years of experience in long-term care and management, preferred. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations in relation to long-term care....

Assistant Director of Nursing - Full-Time 1st Shift

  • Plymouth, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, WI
  • 4 days ago

Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English....

Director of Nursing Perioperative Services

  • Mequon, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Mequon, WI
  • 5 days ago

Details Department: Surgical Services - Day Surgery, OR, and PACU Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | 1.0 FTE Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Location: Mequon, WI Benefits Paid time off (PTO)...

Director - Nursing - Aspirus Medical Group

  • Wausau, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 5 days ago

Aspirus Medical Group in Wausau, WI is seeking a Director of Nursing to join our Clinic Administration team!...

Facility Administrator/Director of Nursing - Wauwatosa Surgery Center

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to serve as both the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Nursing (DON) for a state-of-the-art surgery center....

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

  • West Allis, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • West Allis, WI
  • 6 days ago

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

Director of Nursing - RN

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

of Nursing Position As Director of Nursing at Brookdale, you will utilize your leadership qualities to inspire, lead and manage the overall operation of the clinical team to provide the highest quality...

Hospice Director of Clinical Services - Floating

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 6 days ago

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

Assistant Director of Nursing - Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual All Shifts

  • Williams Bay, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Williams Bay, WI
  • 7 days ago

#LI-BW1 ADON Assistant Director of Nursing WilliamsBay Health Services is considered a leading provider of skilled nursing andrehabilitation in your community....

ADON - $2500 Sign On Bonus

  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago

NOW HIRING: - Full Time Assistant Director of Nursing - $2500 Sign on Bonus Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including...

System Director Nursing Workforce Planning & Management

  • Wausau, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 7 days ago

System Director Nursing Workforce Planning & Management Permanent Job ID 34670 Posted 162 days ago CLINICAL LEADERSHIP - DIRECTOR OF NURSING System Director Nursing Workforce Planning & Management JOB...

Systems Director Of Patient Services- Wisconsin

  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 7 days ago

Morrison Healthcare Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's...

RN Director of Nursing

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Direct services, workflow, and resources for assigned long-term care nursing area....

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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