Director of Nursing
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
At a Glance
Director of Nursing earns an average of $100,000/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1.3 years. Top skills: Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Management.
$100,000/yr
Associate degree
1.3 years
9
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median Wage
$117,960/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+23.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Nursing
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Infection Control
Medical Surgical Nursing
Rehabilitation
Emergency Departments
Oncology
Operating Room (OR)
Organ Transplantation
Auditing
Pediatric Oncology
Cath Lab
Dialysis
Surgery
Neurointensive Care
Childbirth
Perioperative Care
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Progressive Care Medicine
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Progressive Care Unit
Common Skills (7)
Management
Leadership
Planning
Customer Service
Supervision
Accountability
Quality Assurance
Certifications (2)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Related Specializations
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